Business Development Associate

Overview

Foreign Affairs is the preeminent magazine on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. Founded in 1922, it is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Business Development Associate to join the Foreign Affairs business team and support the growth of our institutional group subscriptions. Reporting to the Circulation Operations Director, the Associate will work cross-functionally to assist in driving revenue, supporting existing clients, and identifying new opportunities across our B2B business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to work at the intersection of publishing, international affairs, and business strategy.

This position is based in CFR’s NYC office on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid status as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change. 

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• In collaboration with the Circulation Operations Director, manage the customer lifecycle, including onboarding, renewals and billing
• Develop lead generation strategies, including targeted research, direct outreach, advertising, and events
• Collaborate with marketing and external partners to ensure smooth communication and support for group subscribers
• Maintain tracking systems for leads, sales and renewals, and contribute to weekly and monthly reporting
• Support team meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes, and helping document sales processes and best practices
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or a related field

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently and in team settings
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with customers and partners
• Comfortable managing customer records and subscription databases
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) preferred
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp) is a plus

Required Application Materials

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

About CFR

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.