Overview
Business Development Administrator Jobs in Birmingham, Alabama, USA at Bigcom
Company Description
Big Com is a creatively focused marketing and advertising agency based in Birmingham, AL, dedicated to helping national brands connect with the 95+ MM consumers in the rapidly growing Southeast.
Started as a PR firm, Big brings a unique earned media mindset to every assignment, constantly pushing to make every idea, every activation, every marketing solution that much bigger. As a result, we look to hire the restless – those self-starters who are never completely satisfied, but instead push and keep pushing to make the most of their ideas all the way through execution.
Finally, experience and expertise are certainly critical considerations for the agency when it comes to hiring. But so too is enthusiasm andempathy. We work constantly to improve and protect our culture. So, while your talent might get you an interview at Big, ultimately, it’s chemistry that will get you a desk.
Business Development Administrator
The Business Development Administrator is an essential member of the client services team, supporting proposal development efforts and new client pitches at all stages. This role is primarily focused on driving efficiencies and providing structure in the business development process and enabling seamless transitions of new accounts after new business is awarded. Reporting to the Director of Accounts, the Business Development Administrator serves as a centralized contact for new business and organic growth efforts and supports a range of business development activities withprecision, strategic insight, and a proactive approach.
As the Business Development Administrator, this role is critical in maintaining the momentum of new business efforts, ensuring high standards, and fostering strong internal coordination. With strongproject managementskills, a strategic mindset, and a proactive approach, the Business Development Administrator supports the agency’s mission to expand and manage its client portfolio effectively.
Direct Report
In your role, you will report to the Director of Accounts.
Responsibilities
Cross-functional Team Engagement:Works collaboratively with teams such as marketing, strategy, and digital, gathering insights and ensuring alignment across departments to support business development initiatives effectively.
New Business Transition Support:Upon award of new business, supports the Director of Accounts and account management team with a structured and efficient handoff process, coordinating onboarding tasks, setting up initial meetings, and ensuring client expectations are met from the start.
Project Coordination and Management:Owns business development projects with minimal supervision, managing timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions to ensure smooth workflows. Anticipates and addresses potential issues proactively, maintaining a high level of organization, urgency, andattention to detail.
Business Development Support:Actively contributes to business development by initiating proposal outlines, organizing relevant details, and assigning tasks to team members to ensure that all components of each proposal are thorough and aligned with strategic objectives. Collaborates closely with the Senior Strategist on proposal content and the Digital Director on digital deliverables.
Presentation and Collateral Preparation:Oversees the preparation of presentations, client requests, and client-facing collateral to ensure all materials are polished, consistent, and client-ready. …
Title: Business Development Administrator
Company: Bigcom
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Category: Business, Marketing / Advertising / PR
