Development Director Jobs in Minnesota

INTRODUCTION

Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency building enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and consumers. From sparking a national movement to ban airplane seat reclining with La-Z-Boy to hosting a fully improvised “Big Game” sketch show powered by fan suggestions for Perdue Chicken Wings, our work shapes how people shop, what they notice, and what they crave. Recognized as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, Adweek Midsize Agency of the Year, Ad Age A-List honoree, and SABRE Disruptive Agency of the Year, Colle McVoy brings a nimble talent model that unlocks holistic creative problem-solving across the entire marketing ecosystem. Our capabilities span brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, content, media, and earned creative/PR. Backed by an award-winning culture and 15 consecutive Best Place to Work honors, Colle McVoy is part of DonerCollePartners — a strategic alliance built to help brands win between the coasts through integrated strategy, creative, media, and AI-powered innovation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Business Development Director

Do you love the chase and the close? Are you energized by big opportunities, sharp thinking, and relationships that convert into real revenue? Fiercely competitive (in the good way), allergic to sloppy thinking and half-baked decks, and driven by winning with intention? You’ll thrive here if you move fast, test and learn relentlessly, and take real pride in raising the bar. The ideal candidate brings deep agency new-business experience and a confident, collaborative leadership style. You’re strategic and detail-obsessed, partnering seamlessly with agency leadership, leading high-stakes pitch teams, and engaging senior-level prospects. You’re curious, experimental, and hands-on, eager to try new approaches, refine what works, and help shape how the agency grows. Most importantly, you want to work alongside—and learn from—some of the best humans in the business, building something meaningful together.

Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day operations of the New Business Center of Excellence, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across pursuits.
- Lead the pitch process, guiding teams on how we best represent the agency and our ideas.
- Create and manage RFP responses, targeted capabilities presentations, and other required review materials.
- Partner with the CGO and Executive Sponsors to support win strategies and execute through scoping and onboarding.
- Develop deep understanding of prospective brands and support engagement with client prospects, procurement teams, and search consultants.
- Support new business presentations and assist in evaluating inbound and outbound opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen agency marketing efforts and generate new business opportunities.
- Attend networking and industry events as needed to support relationship-building and prospect development.
- Apply emerging AI tools within new business workflows to improve efficiency, automation, and process effectiveness.

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Confident selling Colle McVoy’s holistic offering or slices of it (PR, Media, Design)
- Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation and writing skills for prospecting, RFPs and pitch presentations
- Ability to connect agency superpowers with prospect business challenges
- Someone who “plays to win” taking ownership and driving relentlessly toward success
- An embodiment of the agency’s core values (passion, partnership, courage and integrity)
- Entrepreneurial and strategic by nature
- Ability to continually re-prioritize quickly and efficiently based on ever-changing agency needs

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of agency experience in business development, new business, or client service roles
- Experience at creatively respected agencies, with a strong understanding of the pitch process
- Demonstrated success leading strategic growth initiatives and developing compelling narratives
- High proficiency in building persuasive sales and pitch presentations
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed

At the time of posting, the base salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $130,000. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness options, agency perks, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

ABOUT COLLE McVOY

Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people through integrated strategy, creative, media, and communications. Recognized as an Adweek Agency of the Year honoree, an Ad Age A-List Standout Agency, and a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, the agency partners with iconic brands including 3M, Dairy Queen, Perdue Farms, McCormick & Company, Revlon, Target, U.S. Bank, and more. Colle McVoy is part of DonerCollePartners, a strategic alliance built to help brands that move America go further through integrated, AI-enhanced creativity and production.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.