Business Development Administrator - Big Communications

Company Description 

Big Com is a creatively focused marketing and advertising agency based in Birmingham, AL, dedicated to helping national brands connect with the 95+ MM consumers in the rapidly growing Southeast.

Started as a PR firm, Big brings a unique earned media mindset to every assignment, constantly pushing to make every idea, every activation, every marketing solution that much bigger. As a result, we look to hire the restless – those self-starters who are never completely satisfied, but instead push and keep pushing to make the most of their ideas all the way through execution.

Finally, experience and expertise are certainly critical considerations for the agency when it comes to hiring. But so too is enthusiasm and empathy. We work constantly to improve and protect our culture. So, while your talent might get you an interview at Big, ultimately, it’s chemistry that will get you a desk.

Business Development Administrator

The Business Development Administrator is an essential member of the client services team, supporting proposal development efforts and new client pitches at all stages. This role is primarily focused on driving efficiencies and providing structure in the business development process and enabling seamless transitions of new accounts after new business is awarded. Reporting to the Director of Accounts, the Business Development Administrator serves as a centralized contact for new business and organic growth efforts and supports a range of business development activities with precision, strategic insight, and a proactive approach.

As the Business Development Administrator, this role is critical in maintaining the momentum of new business efforts, ensuring high standards, and fostering strong internal coordination. With strong project management skills, a strategic mindset, and a proactive approach, the Business Development Administrator supports the agency’s mission to expand and manage its client portfolio effectively.

Direct Report

In your role, you will report to the Director of Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional Team Engagement: Works collaboratively with teams such as marketing, strategy, and digital, gathering insights and ensuring alignment across departments to support business development initiatives effectively.
• New Business Transition Support: Upon award of new business, supports the Director of Accounts and account management team with a structured and efficient handoff process, coordinating onboarding tasks, setting up initial meetings, and ensuring client expectations are met from the start.
• Project Coordination and Management: Owns business development projects with minimal supervision, managing timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions to ensure smooth workflows. Anticipates and addresses potential issues proactively, maintaining a high level of organization, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Business Development Support: Actively contributes to business development by initiating proposal outlines, organizing relevant details, and assigning tasks to team members to ensure that all components of each proposal are thorough and aligned with strategic objectives. Collaborates closely with the Senior Strategist on proposal content and the Digital Director on digital deliverables.
• Presentation and Collateral Preparation: Oversees the preparation of presentations, client requests, and client-facing collateral to ensure all materials are polished, consistent, and client-ready. Works with creative and content teams to uphold quality and brand standards.

Qualifications and Skills

●      Bachelor's degree

●      Knowledge of marketing, advertising, or communications

●      2 – 4+ years project management experience

●      Familiarity with marketing/communication jargon and an “eye” for good layout and design

●      Knowledge of Keynote and other Apple applications

●      Excellent written communications skills

●      Great with time management

●      Can “manage up” to senior management

●      Highly competitive with a “drive to win the business”

●      Effective in a teaming environment; internally and cross-functionally collaborative

●      Able to process feedback and adjust appropriately.

●      Able to speak up confidently and with authority

●      Able to keep morale high while keeping the team on task

●      Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

●      Strong ability to manage complex situations

●      Ability to work well in a team environment

●      Strong tendency to take initiative

●      Serves as the agency’s ambassador and demonstrates grace in challenging internal/external scenarios

This position is based in our Birmingham office, so if you are local or open to relocation we would love to talk with you.