Agency
McCann
Job Function
Account Management and Growth
Job Subfunction
Growth
Job Description
Business Development Manager
Location: Flexible across Manchester / Prestbury / Leeds (hybrid working)
About Us
We’re part of Europe’s largest integrated marketing agency, with offices in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Milton Keynes, Bristol & Leeds. We have a wheelbarrow full of awards from Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. Creativity is at the forefront of everything we do, and our diverse team of creatives, strategists and marketers is passionate about creating exceptional work. With deep process knowledge and wide skill sets, we constantly learn, push boundaries and shape the future of advertising.
We are looking for a Business Development / Growth Manager to identify and generate opportunities for McCann Manchester and McCann Leeds. Armed with case studies that demonstrate how we make our clients famous, you will showcase our award-winning work to new prospects.
Key Responsibilities
As Growth Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving growth across the agency by proactively opening doors with new prospects and building a strong, sustainable pipeline of opportunities.
Prospecting & Outreach
- Proactively identify and engage target brands, using our portfolio of award-winning work, tools, thought leadership and creative value‑adds to open doors and create meaningful conversations.
- Use LinkedIn, email, in‑person events and other channels to engage with key decision makers.
Pipeline Management
- Own and manage the new business pipeline, ensuring all opportunities are tracked, progressed and kept warm through strategic follow‑ups.
- Maintain and evolve target account lists, tracking key contacts and monitoring market signals to identify timely opportunities.
Proposals & Tender Support
- Contribute to the development of case studies, credentials and tender documentation (RFIs, PQQs, ITTs), ensuring responses are clear, compelling and on time.
Must‑have Requirements
- Proven experience in business development, sales or growth with a strong track record in proactive outreach and lead generation.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple opportunities and maintain momentum across a pipeline.
- Commercially minded with an understanding of how to identify and qualify high‑potential opportunities.
- Experience supporting proposals, case studies, pitch materials or tender documentation is highly desirable – excellent written skills.
Nice to Have
- Background in a B2B environment (agency, media, professional services or similar) preferred.
As a Business Development Manager You’ll Have Access To
- A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture suited to those who pursue personal career development.
- The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.
- An outstanding working environment at the Prestbury office – 8 acre campus with subsidised Bistro, free car parking, onsite gym and outdoor heated pool – and a Manchester office in the heart of the city centre with larger premises.
The Truth
Working with McCann will be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us and create work our clients will be excited about and you will be proud of.
Equal Employment Opportunity
McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Disability Confident
McCann is a Disability Confident employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Exceptions may apply if we are unable to interview all eligible candidates due to volume of applications. Contact laura.hewes@mccann.com for adjustments you may need.
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