Associate Director, Business Development
Direct AgentsNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 16, 2026
130000 - 150000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Agents is an elite team of builders and operators—growth strategists, media architects, and creative thinkers—who partner with ambitious brands to drive measurable revenue growth.
Job Description
The Associate Director of Business Development role at Direct Agents involves identifying high-value growth opportunities, architecting custom solutions, and earning long-term partnerships with C-suite decision-makers. The ideal candidate will be a face of the company, operate like a founder, think like a consultant, and sell like a closer.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years in digital media business development, strategic sales, or client growth leadership
- A proven closer with a track record of winning six- and seven-figure engagements
- Deep fluency in the modern growth stack: paid social, SEM, programmatic, retail media, CTV, influencer, creative versioning, and AI-driven optimization
- Consultative operator who can diagnose a client’s growth challenge and own the room in a pitch
- Entrepreneurial and self-directed, able to identify whitespace and execute plans
- Comfortable engaging at the C-suite level, speaking the language of revenue, LTV, market share, and business transformation
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Regular performance reviews with quarterly growth path check-ins
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
- 15–24 days PTO/year depending on seniority, plus birthday off, 7 sick/safe days, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- New MacBook Pro and access to cutting-edge AI tools across the agency
- Sun-drenched penthouse Acceleration Hub on 5th Avenue in Flatiron
- Dog-friendly office, regular team events, and a culture built around ownership and ambition
