BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)

Job Title: Strategist-Strategic Growth & Business Partnership

Levy is seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Strategist-Strategic Growth & Business Partnership to join our team. This role will support our sales team in crafting compelling, high-impact proposals and presentations, driving Levy's growth in the sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries. This role is essential in driving net new sales by coordinating content and the execution of deadline-driven deliverables. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling proposals, streamlined project execution, and data-driven insights that support new business development.

Why Join Us: At Levy, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. As the Director of Strategic Growth, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team and make a significant impact on our sales and future growth strategy for Levy. Join us in driving success and shaping the future of the Levy Sector.

Responsibilities:

• Manage proposal timelines, workflows, and approvals, ensuring all deliverables meet client requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring deadlines are met through proactive coordination and communication with stakeholders including sales directors and subject matter experts.
• Communicate project progress, key milestones, risks, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Facilitate project coordination across teams, ensuring seamless execution of creative deliverables.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the continuous evolution of our strategic growth approach.
• Maintain and optimize content libraries, ensuring quick access to key materials and best practices.
• Support on-site presentations and sales meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in project management, sales operations, or business development support.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management tools; experience with Adobe InDesign is a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, SCRUM, or Agile are a plus.
• Experience with RFP processes and an understanding of sales strategy development preferred.
• Strong communicator with a team-first attitude and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• A background in consulting, hospitality, or sports and entertainment is highly desirable.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1531291