Manager, Strategic Growth and Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee a pipeline of new business opportunities within JConnelly's primary practice areas.

• Convert incoming leads while also engaging in proactive outreach, balancing efforts on both fronts.

• Collaborate closely with leadership to create proposals and define the scope of engagements.

• Identify and cultivate referral partnerships with complementary service providers.

• Represent JConnelly at industry events and effectively manage the pipeline using HubSpot.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in public relations or communications, with significant business development expertise.

• A proven track record as a closer, with personal examples of self-sourced successes — be ready to discuss specific business wins.

• Experience in building and managing a business development process, rather than merely participating in one.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance (Horizon BCBS, Guardian/VSP).

• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for select medical plans.

• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage.

• ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly at no cost to you.

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options).

• Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter FSAs.

• Supplemental coverage available through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more).

• Free 24/7 healthcare navigation services through Health Advocate.

• Virtual veterinary consultations available through Petzey.