Bluecadet is an award-winning, internationally-recognized experience design agency focused on producing transformative digital products and environments. We work with story and experience-driven organizations and brands. Past clients include Google, Nike, MoMA, Harvard, Princeton, The Smithsonian Institution, Doctors Without Borders, National Geographic, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
This is a senior management role that will impact the future of the way we approach strategy at Bluecadet. This leader is a charismatic, personable, well spoken, do-er. They’re an organized, persuasive communicator and strategic thinker who can jump into a project opportunity, quickly understand its potential (or lack thereof!), and convey how Bluecadet can help achieve the client’s unique needs and goals. They’re a seasoned manager of people and processes, and have a keen interest in growing and supporting a team.
Responsibilities
- Manage proactive and inbound business development efforts, such as vetting leads and responding to inbound requests
- Manage the tracking of lead generation and conversion for new projects
- Closely review proposal requests and new business leads, be a key decider in regard to pursuing a new opportunity or not.
- Manage the creation of new opportunity project briefs, and their update as leads develop,to be shared with project leads and other studio leadership.
- Develop proposals and related materials (including project plans, estimates, project case studies etc) based on existing templates and strategic vision outlined by project leads (Design, Content, Development, Project Management) and/or the head of New Business. Over time, it is expected that this Senior Strategist role can drive initial vision for others to react/respond to.
Coordinate and contribute to strategic insight in meetings between the core Business Development team and discipline leads to determine vision for proposals and manage and guide input efforts from team members.
- Participate in project pitches, as necessary and support follow up efforts, as required
- Support proactive business development efforts by researching potential new clients, creating contact lists, and managing our client database
- Identify and help to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential clients as applicable
- Establish and maintain ongoing client relationships as applicable
- Manage the oversight of Bluecadet’s digital assets for proposal and project assets
Core Competencies
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, including proofreading
- Strong interest and skill in writing
- Super organized and attune to details
- Ability to work on several tasks at once, often under tight deadlines
- Collaborative, professional, friendly, and communicative
- Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
- An enthusiastic and curious attitude, able to quickly gain expertise in a variety of subject matters
- Previous experience in a production/PM role
- Proficient in the Google Suite, Copper, Canto – or ready and excited to learn
- An interest in arts, culture, and design
Required Experience
- 5-8 years of experience working in design and technology.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with relevant coursework in media studies, writing, marketing, communications, journalism or history
Benefits
Bluecadet offers competitive salaries, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) participation, paid time off, company holidays, paid parental leave, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing and fun environment. We have a gorgeous office, a relaxed dress code, and encourage work/life harmony.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Bluecadet’s staff represents a wide pool of talent, views, backgrounds, and interests across our disciplines. We believe in Equity and Inclusion as a general principle and look for ways to actively amplify our team’s diverse perspectives in service of the stories and messages we are entrusted to tell.