Dreamers wanted.

BBMG is seeking a Business Development Director to lead BBMG’s business development and marketing efforts.

The Business Development Director is responsible for building and cultivating new relationships with client prospects, strategic partners, business networks and event organizers. As the first point of contact for the agency, the individual in this role must be an embodiment of the BBMG brand. From experience with brand development, design, co-creativity, business innovation and sustainability to a friendly and inquisitive nature, the ideal candidate will be a fast learner, concise writer and financial wonk. The ability to understand a business challenge, build trust with the client, frame the agency’s experience and deliver compelling ideas and solutions within tight budgets and timelines is essential to the success of this role. Likewise, the ideal candidate will have experience developing forward thinking editorial content across blogs, social media, video and presentation content. Finally, we’re looking for a willingness to roll with the punches, keep it all in perspective and run a tight ship.

Key responsibilities include lead cultivation, proposal writing, thought leadership development, internal project planning and budgeting, contact management and conference coordination. In addition to the day-to-day tasks of leading the agency’s new business pipeline, the Business Development Director will maintain a holistic awareness of ongoing projects, new service offerings, partners and growth strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the BBMG story (our unique value proposition and capabilities)
• Understand and communicate agency’s service offering and industry expertise through proposals, presentations, phone calls and case study development
• Proactively identify, qualify and cultivate new business opportunities, including providing exceptional client service to prospective clients from initial call through client onboarding
• Respond to incoming inquiries and requests for proposals
• Scope, budget and write new business proposals and contracts
• Develop, coordinate and participate in new business presentations
• Manage Salesforce.com database, opportunity pipeline and lead cultivation, including holistic overview of all outstanding communications and prospect relationships
• Onboard clients into project management software, brief client teams, lead internal planning meetings and ensure smooth transition between contract and project kickoff
• Manage and lead weekly new business meeting with agency leadership team
• Plan for and coordinate weekly business development strategy meeting with agency Principal to identify upcoming leads and craft appropriate outreach hooks
• Support agency senior staff through coordination of business development schedules, follow-up and materials development
• Steer agency’s thought leadership and editorial content, including research projects, expert blogs and social media strategy, including coordinating with agency’s PR consultant
• Identify, pitch and coordinate conference, workshops, expert panels and other events
• Develop and manage business development calendar, strategic partnerships and budget
• Solicit proposals, vet and subcontract with outside vendors for qualitative and quantitative research, video production, web development and other ancillary services that may be relevant to BBMG proposals
• Coordinate with operations team through financial forecasting, capacity planning and weekly financial reports
• Support internal projects and ventures, including BBMG’s online consumer collaboration platform, The Collective
• Manage and enhance new business tools and templates
• Research and monitor industry trends and standards

Position Requirements:

•  A passion for making the world a better place
• BS/BA in communications, marketing, PR, advertising, or equivalent communications experience, masters in business or communications preferred
• 4-6+ years full-time relevant experience (advertising/marketing/PR/ innovation/sustainability)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organization skills and sharp attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced office
• Expertise in using the Mac platform (Keynote, Pages, Numbers), MS Office software (Word, Excel) and Internet research tools. Technology background a plus.

Benefits

BBMG provides full health care and dental coverage as well as a competitive salary, performance bonus, agency bonus, Transitchek and matching 401(k) based on experience and ability to meet above criteria.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com. Please include "Biz Dev" in the subject line.

No phone calls please, thanks for understanding.

BBMG is searching for a personable, experienced and inspired Associate Creative Director/Senior Designer to initiate, manage and supervise BBMG design projects.

The ACD/Sr. Designer is responsible for managing and elevating BBMG design deliverables; leading concept development; designing unique creative solutions; coordinating outside experts and/or freelance support as necessary; and quality tracking through the various stages of the design and production process. The ACD/Sr. Designer will work closely with BBMG’s Senior Strategists to ensure we seamlessly weave…design into all strategies and…strategy into all designs.

A successful candidate will love both creative direction and designing his/her own creative solutions. Will be comfortable being hands-on in the entire design process from concept to production.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead interdisciplinary teams (graphic designers, strategists, content developers, product experts, etc.) to breakthrough creative solutions addressing client challenges.
• Write creative briefs that tie together great strategy and beautiful design.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions leading to key storytelling concepts and the “big idea”.
• Deliver quick creative direction on all design mediums (print, video, experiential, etc.).
• Contribute original design work on a wide range of projects (identity, packaging, print, etc.).
• Continue to push the boundaries of BBMG's design output and aesthetic.
• Leverage new and creative ways for brands, campaigns, platforms and designs to exist in the world.
• Understand new technologies and how they allow for creating and sharing great designs (basic understanding of interactive design and tools is a must).
• Senior client lead on business development, engagements and presentations pertaining to creative deliverables.

Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of art direction and design experience in a creative agency environment (print and interactive branding).
• Proven track-record of working at the intersection of strategy and design.
• Experience managing consulting engagements and small teams (familiarity with online project management systems a plus).
• An organized and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Familiarity with all phases of the design life cycle (strategy, conceptualization, development, budgeting, scheduling, creating proposals, client approvals, resources management; status reporting; deadline tracking; execution; and close-out).
• Ability to coordinate requests from the various parties involved in projects (clients, designers, suppliers, printers, illustrators, photographers, writers, stock agencies, etc.).
• Excellence in client interface and customer service.
• Creative, passionate, entrepreneurial and easy-going spirit.

Benefits

BBMG provides full health care and dental coverage as well as a competitive salary, performance bonus, agency bonus, Transitchek and matching 401(k) based on experience and ability to meet above criteria.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com. Please include "ACD/SrD" in the subject line.

No phone calls please, thanks for understanding.

BBMG seeks a brand strategist / account planner to join our growing engagement team. Successful candidate will have strategic, analytical and creative thinking skills, client management experience and experience developing and implementing successful brand innovation initiatives and integrated marketing campaigns.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop branding, marketing and communications strategies based on insightful analysis and innovative ideas.
• Determine priority discovery protocol for strategic insights; execute and supervise research steps as appropriate.
• Mastery of BBMG process and protocols.
• Manage projects and serve as lead client contact.
• Facilitate brainstorms and innovation workshops (leveraging outside partners and experts as appropriate).
• Provide strategic direction to support creative team in concepting and design.
• Write and edit a range of positioning and marketing materials.
• Other tasks may include event logistics and contributing to new business proposals/presentations.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of strategy and strategic communications experience.
• Strong leadership abilities, business acumen, strategic thinking.
• The ability to distill client needs and research findings into actionable brand strategy.
• Hands-on experience in project management.
• Superior organizational, communication and analytical skills are a must.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• A desire to work in a growing values-driven agency.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced office.
• Expertise in using MAC OS and software (iWork), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet research tools (knowledge of Lexis-Nexis and Bacon’s Media Source a plus).
• This position requires strict confidentiality regarding clients/projects.

Benefits

BBMG provides full health care and dental coverage as well as a competitive salary, performance bonus, agency bonus, Transitchek and matching 401(k) based on experience and ability to meet above criteria.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com. Please include "Strategist" in the subject line.

No phone calls please, thanks for understanding.

BBMG is seeking a whip-smart, self-motivated Bookkeeper & Office Manager to fill a key position supporting our passionate team.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to expand their knowledge of accounting and operational matters while becoming the backbone of a dedicated team.

Successful candidates will have experience in bookkeeping and creative agency operations. A great sense of humor is a plus as well as a demonstrable sense of social responsibility.

The bookkeeper and office manager will be involved in all aspects of running the agency including, financial management, office logistics, hiring, staff training, relationship building and ad hoc projects as needed (never a dull moment).

Primary Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping

• Work directly with management to promptly assess and process administrative and related accounting matters.
• Responsible for all booking functions (via QuickBooks), including creating and monitoring: AP, AR, GL, bank recs, trial balance, taxes and payroll.
• Generate company invoices, process payments and vendor bills.
• Maintain expense-reporting process and ensure timely recording and client invoicing.
• Coordinate with external accountant; particularly in tax planning and filing returns.
• Provide accurate accounting reports.

Human Resources

• Assist in posting job opportunities, assessing resumes and meeting possible new team members.
• Coordinate and assist with the onboarding of new hires and interns.
• Process all required benefits paper work on the behalf of the employees.
• Maintain and monitor employees paid time off.

Office Management

• Serve as first contact for general phone inquiries and visitors.
• Work with staff in scheduling and meeting organization.
• Liaise with BBMG’s outside technology support.
• Share administrative duties in our web-based project management interface.
• Contact database management (knowledge of Salesforce, Constant Contact and CSV files a plus).
• Manage office upkeep, including purchasing of office equipment, supplies, overseeing deliveries and troubleshooting.
• Maintain office efficiency by being proactive and anticipating needs.
• Work on special ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2-4+ yrs of bookkeeping and 1-3+ yrs of administrative experience required.
• Full knowledge of all aspects of accounting for a small business including payables, receivables and tax-related issues.
• Billing/invoicing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.
• Unfaltering attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritize daily activities and multi-task.
• The ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Exudes a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Desire to come up with creative solutions to challenges or areas of improvement.
• Previous experience with marketing/advertising agencies a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks (Pro, Accountants and Online) and Mac-based Microsoft Office.
• College degree preferred.

Benefits
BBMG provides full health care and dental coverage as well as a competitive salary, performance bonus, agency bonus, Transitchek and matching 401(k) based on experience and ability to meet above criteria.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com. Please include "Bookkeeper / OM" in the subject line.

No phone calls please, thanks for understanding.

BBMG is always on the lookout for enthusiastic and talented brand strategy and brand planning associates to join our team of strategists and designers in creating and managing strategic branding and multi-faceted communications campaigns. This is a great learning opportunity for graduate students completing studies in a related field. The internships are flexible unpaid positions in our NYC studio that generally run from May through August. Responsibilities include supporting account teams with brand strategy assignments, researching and monitoring industry standards and trends, participating in communication outreach and ad hoc tasks including assisting in thought leadership development, event logistics and proposal writing and presentations. Successful candidates will be strategic thinkers with superior verbal and written communications skills and have experience with issue-or cause-based communications. A great sense of humor is a plus as well as a demonstrable sense of social responsibility.

Applicants should be completing graduate-level studies and must have relevant professional experience in communications, branding, social marketing and/or mission-driven initiatives to be considered.

If you're interested in this position, please send cover letter and resume to careers@bbmg.com.

We are currently reviewing applications for this coming summer - please include "Summer 2012 Associate" in the subject line of your email if you'd like to be included in the mix.

The BBMG NY operations and new business team always has space for a biz savvy associate. The ops associate is exposed to all facets of running a brand innovation studio, including but not limited to, internal communications, engagement planning, teambuilding, research, market trend analysis and pitching new business. A successful candidate will enjoy using both their left-brain (analytical, hmm…) and right-brain (hello creativity!) to help foster a culture of innovation and impact.

There will be several ad hoc projects that will provide insight into both the strategy and design functions at BBMG.

Internships are flexible unpaid positions that are coordinated around school semesters or summer break.

Applicants should have relevant education and/or professional experience in operations, communications, social purpose and mission-driven initiatives to be considered.

Submit resume and cover letter to careers@bbmg.com. Please include "Ops Intern" in the subject line. Please, no phone calls, thanks for understanding.

BBMG is seeking talented freelance graphic, interactive and new media designers to work with our design team on a range of exciting projects. Applicants must have a minimum of four years design experience, preferably with strategic branding assignments and corporate communications. Expertise in sustainable and experiential design is a plus. Must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite.

If you're interested in this position, please send cover letter, resume and salary history to careers@bbmg.com.