Public Relations Freelance Business Development Coordinator

Rubenstein Public Relations • Part-time • New York, New York State, United States • $25 - $29 / hour • 2w ago

Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is a leading, full-service, mid-size public relations agency based in New York. With more than 30 years of experience, we have built a reputation for launching and tipping brands, while placing top-tier broadcasting within print and digital. We represent a compelling roster of clients in business, technology, real estate, finance, luxury consumer products, sustainability, entertainment, health and wellness, social impact, and the nonprofit sector.

RPR strives to paint a landscape that is unique in the world of PR. We offer a versatile, entrepreneurial atmosphere, with a nontraditional approach in a collaborative environment. We hire go-getters, and seek diverse talent and motivated individuals, and we are committed to creating a vibrant and successful team.

Position:

RPR is seeking a freelance Business Development Coordinator to help build and shape the future of our company and its brand. We are looking for a candidate who is an ambitious, sales-oriented, strategic professional. This role requires an individual who can combine a solid understanding of the PR industry with creative selling skills to forge deals with a wide variety of clients across various industry sectors.

*This is an in-office role Monday through Thursday at our Midtown Manhattan office 10-20 hours per week. Fridays are remote.

Responsibilities:

· Interact with current and potential clients

· Prepare and review consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and new business proposals and plans

· Draft contract agreements for potential clients and billing memos

· Revise all marketing materials, as appropriate, including quarterly clip books

· Clearly articulate the special benefits and advantages that RPR’s services provide for clients

· Create case studies for new business meetings

· Prepare legal books for outside counsel and maintain correspondence

· Work with the New Business Development Director to research new business leads

· Research, identify, and generate new business opportunities

· Manage new business pipeline and consistently update its database

· Develop and maintain target lead list each quarter

· Schedule new business meetings and support Vice President of New Business

Required Qualifications:

· BS/BA in PR, marketing, business communications, or related field

· 1-3 years of new business development experience in the PR/marketing industry; PR agency experience preferred

· Ability to effectively communicate with clients and high-level executives

· Impeccable writing skills and excellent phone etiquette

· Possess a professional and positive demeanor

· Proven ability to prioritize, be assertive, detailed-oriented, and self-starting with a willingness to take ownership and oversee projects to their full completion

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Schedule: