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Business Development Manager

  • Location Hawthorne, CA
  • Job Type Direct Hire
  • Posted August 26, 2026

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: hybrid 3 days a week in Hawthorne, CA

Salary: $120-140k + commission

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we're honest, and we hustle—that's what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for a client of ours.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

(In partnership with the SVP)

• Partner with the Senior Vice President to advance RFPs from qualification through submission and close

• Drive day-to-day RFP execution, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination are tightly managed

• Organize active pursuits to streamline workflows and alleviate pressure on Creative and Production teams

• Compile scope documentation, pricing inputs, and presentation materials with precision and clarity

• Uphold established pitch strategies, scoping frameworks, and pricing structures

• Surface workflow improvements and provide informed recommendations to senior leadership

• Maintain clear alignment across teams regarding pursuit milestones, roles, and submission standards Client Relations & Pipeline Development

• Support proactive relationship development across new and existing accounts

• Maintain visibility and organization of the new business pipeline for leadership review

• Prepare for and participate in pitch meetings and presentations alongside senior leadership

• Collaborate with Producers to identify and pursue repeat and expansion opportunities Agency Narrative & Market Positioning

• Partner with Marketing and Leadership to ensure all sales tools accurately reflect the client's full-service offering

• Contribute to the development of compelling case studies, pitch decks, and sector-specific storytelling Assets

• Help ensure consistency in how the agency presents its value proposition across categories and client's organic Account Growth Support

• Collaborate with Producers and senior leadership to identify strategic growth pathways within key accounts

• Assist in structuring growth-road mapping conversations and materials

• Support strategic reintroduction efforts aligned with evolving agency positioning

• Share client and market insights to strengthen cross-team alignment and continuous improvement

• Work alongside the SVP and Director of Client Partnerships to support targeted sector initiatives

• Develop tailored outreach materials and category-relevant storytelling frameworks

• Support outbound engagement aligned with approved growth priorities

• Cultivate referral relationships through partners, consultants, and industry networks

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 3–5 years in experiential marketing, brand activations, or event production; background in account management, client services, or business development

• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and projects while building strong, long-term client relationships

• Skilled at presenting creative ideas, selling concepts, and identifying new business opportunities

• Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills; thrives in fast-paced environments

• Deep understanding of event production processes (creative, fabrication, logistics, technical)

• Proficient in budgeting, estimating, and tools/platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Trello, Slack, Mac)

• Collaborative approach with Producers and cross-functional teams

Please read: Contact from Clutch employees will always come from the domain @clutchnow.com ONLY and we will always provide a phone number where you can contact us. Clutch will NEVER present a job offer without a verbal or video interview and we will never ask you to transfer or pay money to get hired. If you are skeptical about any email or job offer, please reach out to us directly.

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"I have had a great experience with the team at Clutch—from interviewing to placement, they listened to my needs and found me what I was looking for. They are excellent to work with on an ongoing basis, and I trust that when I am looking for additional freelance work, they'll help me land it!"
LindsaySan Francisco, CA
"I had a fantastic experience with Clutch. They had great opportunities I would not have otherwise found. After interviews with three different companies, I finally found the perfect match. I worked with Cody, Ann Li, and Ginger. They were all professional, kind, and patient. Cody prepped me well for each interview. I can't thank Clutch enough!"
ClaireKillingworth, CT
"I loved working with Clutch. They've gotten me a graphic design opportunity very quickly. The process started with a phone call and I was able to secure a contract position within 2 weeks of the initial call. I'm looking forward to working with this agency in the future."
JeffSan Francisco, CA
"Absolutely 100% would suggest Clutch to anyone looking for a position in the digital, creative, and marketing world. Thank you for all of your professionalism and hard work! Thank you Cody and the team at Clutch for all of your professionalism and handwork (and for overall being awesome human beings)!"
EleanorPhiladelphia, PA
"Graduating and finding job openings during the pandemic was extremely challenging and at times discouraging. Cody was so helpful when it came to finding roles for me and he was so easy to get in touch with. He ended up helping me book a great freelance gig with a mid sized agency that got my career off the ground! I definitely plan on using Clutch to find jobs in the future!"
AllieBedford, PA
"I have to say out of all the recruiters in Philadelphia none of them have proved to be as successful, relentless and passionate about getting their client a job. I had the pleasure of working with Cody Michalowski and I couldn't have been happier at the level of commitment he put in. Not only did he meet my expectations, but exceeded them in finding me a position in only 2 weeks! Thank you Cody and the team at Clutch for being awesome at what you do!"
BenNovi, MI
"Clutch lives up to their name. They work arduously to find the right fit and are there when you need them. Always. My experience with them as been nothing less than spectacular. They shouldn't be bundled with the word "recruiter" or "headhunter". Their personal approach gives you hope and confidence that they will solve any problem at any cost. They redefine the job hunting experience."
KenElmira, NY
"Clutch is clutch, pun intended, but also an authentication to who they are as a company. Clutch is a great creative staffing firm. I worked with Cody and he is fantastic! He was always available when needed and offered the perfect amount of guidance, not pushy or insistent. I highly recommend them."
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