New Business Development Lead
Supervisor: Chief Client Management & Operations Officer
Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire, Full-Time
Location: Remote
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About Wondros
Wondros translates the complex stories of the world's most innovative organizations, companies, and individuals into dynamic content that informs the culture and inspires change. We work internationally with partners across all fields of business -- from humanitarian nonprofits to public finance and health institutions, from universities to retail brands. Wondros is a global creative agency focused on solving complex problems and building social movements. Wondros partners with innovative, values-based organizations and thought leaders to bring to life transformative ideas through creative and strategic storytelling. Our long-term vision is to mobilize communities around a client's mission and build pathways for sustainable growth.
Position Summary
Wondros seeks a motivated and results-driven business development professional to focus exclusively on identifying, engaging, and converting new clients. This role is responsible for generating qualified leads, building relationships with prospective clients, and driving revenue growth through new business acquisition.
This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in a performance-driven environment. Success will be measured by new client acquisition, revenue generation, and overall contribution to company growth. This position is commission-eligible, with earning potential tied directly to business development results.
Key Responsibilities
- Pipeline Development: Identify and prioritize a continuous stream of new business prospects aligned with Wondros’ target sectors.
- Strategic Outreach: Execute personalized outreach to high-level decision-makers to secure introductory capabilities meetings.
- Full-Cycle Sales Support: Lead initial sales discussions, engage Wondros Leadership as appropriate, represent Wondros’ value proposition, and shepherd opportunities through the pipeline until the contract is signed.
- Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Wondros at pre-approved industry conferences and networking events to capture warm leads.
- Internal Synergy: Collaborate weekly with the New Business Team to share progress and align on closing strategies.
Required Skills
- Sophisticated Rapport Building: Has the ability to navigate high-level conversations and build trust with executive leadership quickly.
- AI/Sales Tools Proficiency: Utilizes AI and advanced sales tools to identify trends, targets, and prospects.
- Sales Rigor: Takes a disciplined approach to move qualified prospects through the sales process.
- Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, specifically the ability to translate complex agency capabilities into client solutions. Authors sales decks and strategic proposals.
- Resilience & Drive: High internal motivation to hit targets and the tenacity to handle the long lead times of agency sales.
Qualifications
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in business development, specifically in the agency, creative, or consulting space.
- Existing Network: Immediate access to a "Rolodex" of high-net-worth individuals and C-suite decision-makers. Relative industries include public health, pharma/bio tech, consumer health and wellness, foundations, and Federal, California state, and Los Angeles County government.
- Wondros Familiarity: Deep understanding of (or ability to quickly master) the Wondros mission and social impact storytelling.
- Compensation Alignment: Comfort with and preference for a performance-based compensation model (Base + Bonus/Commission).
Compensation
- Base: $35.00/hr, plus commission. Hire will be eligible for commission during the temporary assignment and upon conversion to regular employment.
Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity
This position is expected to last approximately three to six months. At the conclusion of the temporary assignment, employees may be considered for regular full-time employment based on:
- Achievement of new business development goals
- Revenue generation and closed business
- Relationship-building and client engagement
- Overall performance and organizational fit
Please note that conversion to regular employment is not guaranteed.
Benefits
During Temporary Assignment:
Depending on eligibility and applicable laws, temporary employees may have access to:
- Paid sick leave
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Upon Conversion to Regular Employment:
Employees who transition to regular full-time status will become eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Additional company-sponsored benefits
EEO Statement
Wondros is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.