Business Development Coordinator

About the role

Gradient, a high‑end experiential marketing agency in NYC, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to act as the right‑hand to the Founder. This full‑time position supports business development, event planning, travel logistics and a variety of personal and professional tasks, ensuring the Founder can focus on strategic work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Founder’s priorities, follow‑through and day‑to‑day details.
• Research prospects, build contact lists and coordinate outreach, tracking opportunities in HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Plan and execute events ranging from client gatherings in NYC to dinners in Paris, handling invitations, logistics and on‑site coordination.
• Support writing projects with research, organization, editing and draft completion.
• Arrange travel bookings, itineraries and related logistics for smooth trips.
• Handle personal and logistical tasks to free up the Founder’s time.
• Prepare meeting and pitch materials, providing research and context.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather inputs, align priorities and ensure seamless handoffs.
• Track action items across workstreams and close the loop after meetings and projects.

Required profile

• Highly organized, resourceful and comfortable handling a wide variety of tasks.
• Fluent in English and French to communicate with global and French‑speaking stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs before they are voiced.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Required skills

• Experience with CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce.