Our client is an established integrated agency looking for a Business Development Director to play a central role in the next phase of its growth. They need someone who is naturally proactive, commercially aware and driven to make things happen. Someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, opening doors and maintaining momentum.
The business has an established client base, longstanding retained relationships, a good mix of client sectors and a great story to tell. The agency delivers integrated work across all channels, so a strong understanding of the modern marketing landscape is important.
This role will suit someone who enjoys the energy and challenge of agency growth. Someone who is constantly thinking commercially, aware of pipeline and opportunities, and motivated by helping build something.
Responsibilities
- Driving new business activity and commercial growth.
- Building senior relationships with prospective clients and partners.
- Identifying and developing new revenue opportunities.
- Maintaining strong visibility of pipeline and commercial performance.
- Leading commercial conversations and helping shape proposals.
- Working closely with senior leadership and specialist teams across the agency.
- Helping strengthen the agency’s market positioning and profile.
- Supporting long-term growth strategy and helping create momentum across the business.
Qualifications
- Strong commercial instincts and a genuine growth mindset.
- Experience helping agencies generate revenue and win work.
- A proactive, energetic and opportunity-focused approach.
- Confidence building relationships and opening conversations at senior level.
- An entrepreneurial mentality and high level of self-motivation.
- An understanding of integrated marketing and modern digital communications.
- The ability to spot opportunities and turn conversations into commercial outcomes.
Who this role isn’t for
- Biz Dev’s from pure network agency backgrounds
This role will appeal to someone who enjoys being externally focused and commercially involved. In return, this is an opportunity to become a highly influential part of an ambitious independent agency, with genuine scope to shape the role and its future direction over time.
Package is flexible depending on experience, with salary up to around £80k plus performance-related incentives.
All conversations will be handled in strict confidence.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.
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The business has an established client base, longstanding retained relationships, a good mix of client sectors and a great story to tell. The agency delivers integrated work across all channels, so a strong understanding of the modern marketing landscape is important.
This role will suit someone who enjoys the energy and challenge of agency growth. Someone who is constantly thinking commercially, aware of pipeline and opportunities, and motivated by helping build something.
Responsibilities
- Driving new business activity and commercial growth.
- Building senior relationships with prospective clients and partners.
- Identifying and developing new revenue opportunities.
- Maintaining strong visibility of pipeline and commercial performance.
- Leading commercial conversations and helping shape proposals.
- Working closely with senior leadership and specialist teams across the agency.
- Helping strengthen the agency’s market positioning and profile.
- Supporting long-term growth strategy and helping create momentum across the business.
Qualifications
- Strong commercial instincts and a genuine growth mindset.
- Experience helping agencies generate revenue and win work.
- A proactive, energetic and opportunity-focused approach.
- Confidence building relationships and opening conversations at senior level.
- An entrepreneurial mentality and high level of self-motivation.
- An understanding of integrated marketing and modern digital communications.
- The ability to spot opportunities and turn conversations into commercial outcomes.
Who this role isn’t for
- Biz Dev’s from pure network agency backgrounds
This role will appeal to someone who enjoys being externally focused and commercially involved. In return, this is an opportunity to become a highly influential part of an ambitious independent agency, with genuine scope to shape the role and its future direction over time.
Package is flexible depending on experience, with salary up to around £80k plus performance-related incentives.
All conversations will be handled in strict confidence.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.
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