Vice President, Business Development

Vice President, Business Development at Highwire that leads and scales the agency’s new business function. Own the full new business lifecycle from qualification to close, manage a strong qualified pipeline, and partner with marketing and leadership to drive inbound and outbound growth. Lead prospecting and client engagement, build relationships with senior marketing and communications leaders, and oversee consultative conversations to uncover client needs. Lead pitches and win new business, orchestrate cross-functional teams to develop compelling proposals, and coach teams for high-stakes presentations. Build scalable systems by creating playbooks, templates, and frameworks to improve win rates and forecasting, and use data to refine performance. Mentor BD talent, align cross-functional teams around growth opportunities, and share market insights. U.S.-based candidates across the country are encouraged to apply; the role supports a flexible hybrid or remote work model depending on location, with specific hybrid options for New York, NY and San Francisco, CA offices, and fully remote opportunities in multiple states. The salary range and benefits are described in the posting, along with a focus on growth, inclusion, and a collaborative culture.