Business Developer, Pitch Work (Media Industry)

HelloKindred; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred are staffing specialists for marketing, creative and technology roles. They seek a mid-level Business Developer to support project-based BD, pitch work, and pipeline activities in the media industry.

The role involves creating compelling pitch decks, developing budgets, and coordinating with stakeholders. Onsite, 5 days per week, 6-month contract with potential extension. Prior agency/production experience is favored.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and pitch work.
• Ability to write compelling pitch decks and stories for clients.
• Proven ability to generate leads and grow opportunities.
• Comfort with budgets and campaign details.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support project-based business development and pipeline activity.
• Conceptualize responses based on client input and stakeholder guidance.
• Build and write pitch decks and supporting materials.
• Develop budgets and work through campaign details with clients.
• Manage communication and administrative activity within media production.
• Support lead generation and outreach to grow the pipeline.
• Contribute to forecasting and pipeline management in a dynamic environment.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and teams.

Skills

Business development

Pitch work

Lead generation

Client relations

Pitch deck writing

Storytelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Job description

Business Developer, Pitch Work (Media Industry)

• Contract
• Department: Staffing
• Anticipated Hours per Week: 40
• Work Setup: In-Office
• Compensation: GBP 200 - GBP 300 - daily

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:6 months with potential to extend
Work Set-Up: Onsite, 5 days per week

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a mid-level Business Developer, Pitch Work (Media Industry) professional to support project-based business development, pitch creation, and pipeline activity. The role will include a cusp role of business development, pitch work and administrative hands on media/producer duties. The ideal candidate brings relevant business development experience and has a media production background.

What you will do:

• Support business development activities across the project-based pipeline.
• Conceptualize responses based on senior stakeholder and client intake.
• Build and write compelling pitch decks and supporting materials.
• Develop budgets and work through campaign details.
• Manage communication and supporting administrative activity within media/production.
• Support lead generation and business development outreach tactics.
• Contribute to generating new opportunities and new workinto the pipeline.
• Support forecasting and pipeline activity in an environment with continual churn.
• Develop strong working relationships with clientstakeholders and the wider client base.
• Apply a strong business developmentmindset when identifying opportunities and supporting pitches.
• Support the development of measurable business development KPIs as the team builds greater autonomy over its pipeline.
• Learn and apply the team's proposition, pitching approach, deck structure, and writing style.
• Contribute to broader project and administrative support as required.
• Bring mid-level Business Development experience with a passion for growing business opportunities.
• Demonstrate passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong appetite to learn and develop.
• Show strong client presence and confidence engaging with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to sell, generate leads, and develop opportunities, with potential to progress toward ownership of a traditional business developmentpipeline.
• Show willingness to take on both strategic business developmentwork and administrative or supporting tasks.
• Demonstrate strong organization and the ability to manage multiple pieces of work and supporting details.
• Bring drive and initiative to grow into greater ownership and responsibility over time.
• Agency, television, content or production background preferred.
• New-business and pitch work experience.
• Strong pitch deck writing and storytelling skills, with an understanding of end-to-end creative and video production.
• Proactive, personable, creative and commercially minded.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.