About the job
At GAIN, we are a pioneering company that merges creativity with data-driven insights, believing that the most innovative ideas arise where intelligence and creativity intersect. Our mission is to explore uncharted territories, crafting bold strategies that propel individuals, brands, and businesses forward. Our expert teams collaborate to provide the vision, data, and confidence necessary for brands and organizations to make courageous and impactful decisions.
As GAIN, we operate as a cohesive unit, leveraging data to drive creativity and technology to unlock new opportunities. We are innovators, transforming insights into actions and concepts into breakthroughs.
Our five specialized teams—Creative Studio, Conversion, Customer Science, Experience, and Performance—work harmoniously to support your growth and deliver measurable outcomes.
THE ROLE:
The Business Development Manager (Media) will be responsible for managing the entire media new business pipeline. This includes proactively identifying opportunities, qualifying and overseeing media RFPs, and collaborating with senior media leadership to execute pitches effectively. This role is part of the expanding media function within the Customer Science team, working closely with the Creative Studios and Performance teams to drive integrated briefs and generate additional revenue beyond organic growth. You will report to the Customer Science Business Development Director and receive mentorship from the Client & Media Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively identify and track relevant media RFPs and pitch opportunities across various market channels, industry networks, and centralized distributions.
- Lead the RFP process from opportunity assessment through to pitch delivery, including gathering requirements, writing responses, coordinating inputs, and meeting all deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with the media lead to prepare materials, shape narratives, and participate in pitches as the operational lead.
- Maintain an organized pipeline of opportunities, ensuring visibility of status, likelihood, and resource needs for each potential pitch.
- Work in partnership with Performance and Creative Studios to ensure integrated opportunities (brand, performance, above-the-line) are pursued comprehensively.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding media new business, facilitating the routing of leads, RFPs, and cross-selling opportunities.

