Business Development Assistant

seventy7; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and creative agency as a Business Development Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in driving growth and building relationships with a diverse range of clients. This entry-level position offers the chance to thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the agency's success in sectors like retail, technology, and beauty. You'll engage with clients, manage inquiries, and support the sales process, all while enjoying a flexible benefits package and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about sales and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive OTE commission package

22 days of holiday plus birthday off

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in driving outbound and inbound business acquisition.
• Proven track record of successfully selling to enterprise brands.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound inquiries and maintain growth in sales activity.
• Build strong client relationships and assist in producing proposals.

Skills

Lead Generation

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

Education

1-2 years in Sales or Client-Facing Role

Creative/Marketing Background

Tools

CRM Software

Sales Tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from seventy7

Shaping the future of social-commerce | Head of Commercial at Seventy7 | Ex-TikTok | Ex-Farfetch

A Little Bit About Us:

We are a thriving integrated creative content agency, collaborating with clients ranging from innovative start-ups to globally renowned brands in the realms of fashion, retail, and lifestyle. We build relationships, create content, and deliver results that matter.

Our team of almost 100 based across Manchester, London & Mumbai have the capability, creativity, and commercialism to provide creative solutions for our clients that deliver results and increase their sales.

In both London and Manchester, our services include branding, web design, digital marketing, creative, photography, production, and video all of which are wrapped with end-to-end account management and logistics production – put simply we plan, create, and deliver, content for our clients.

Role overview:

Here at seventy7 we are seeking a proactive Business Development Assistant to join us in London’s Flagship Visual Content Agency.

This position is critical to our business development efforts and the markets that we serve - Retail, Consumer Electronics, FMCG, Hotel & Leisure, Fashion, Interior Design, Fine Jewellery, Luxury, Beauty, and Sustainability. At seventy7 you’ll find a team of creative, inspired and results-focused people who are passionate about helping our clients succeed in their industry. If you are analytical, self-motivated, driven and want to grow and learn in a creative and commercial environment, we would love to hear from you.

Your Role

• Successfully maintain growth in sales activity month on month.
• Manage all inbound inquiries and be the first point of contact in the pipeline.
• Produce proposals, quotations and estimates that ensure commercial goals are delivered.
• Grow our regional client base on our CRM database, drive new business, and build close and trusted relationships with brands.
• Establish and build business relationships, effectively communicating Seventy7’s value proposition to brands.
• Understand the customer’s brief requirements and represent Seventy7 as a leading strategic partner to them.
• Proactively maintain account plans, systems, and tools with pipeline activity.
• Occasionally attend industry events and networking sessions to generate leads and develop relationships.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing and Creative departments to develop seventy7’s social selling and create thought leadership content to educate new prospects.

Your Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets building on our company’s strong reputation in creative content services.
• Assist in producing proposals, quotations and estimates that ensure commercial goals are delivered.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting client relationships by partnering with them and understanding their brief.
• Gather business intelligence on companies, leads and qualified prospects – conduct detailed account research based on target account profiles and sectors.
• Manage a streamlined sales process, KPI’s and associated metrics to support lead generation, pipeline management, appointment setting, meetings and closing of new business.
• Identify key stakeholders within organisations and update the leads pipeline accordingly.
• Create, manage, and report prospect information within our CRM.
• Close collaboration with our Marketing function to ensure campaigns are effective and KPI-driven.

Your Skillset

• Possess extensive expertise in driving new outbound and inbound business acquisition, lead generation, with a proven track record of successfully selling to enterprise brands, preferably in a dynamic and creative agency environment.
• Excellent communication and social skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships with clients and internal teams confidently.
• Effective negotiation and deal closing skills; with proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to deliver compelling and engaging sales deck presentations to prospective clients.
• Self-motivated to succeed, with a proactive approach to business development.
• Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong understanding of successful sales techniques and strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for, and knowledge of, the retail, technology, beauty, interior design, and fashion industries.
• Results-oriented approach with a drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tools for pipeline management and reporting.

Key Qualifications

• Sales Experience: 1-2 years in a similar sales or client-facing role, with a proven ability to manage and grow client relationships.
• Creative/Marketing Background: Preferably from a creative production or digital marketing agency, with knowledge of industries like retail, beauty, or fashion.
• Strong Communication: Confident and articulate, with excellent written and verbal skills for building rapport and presenting ideas.
• Proven Sales Success: Track record of meeting or exceeding sales KPIs, with an understanding of effective sales strategies.
• Organisational Skills: Proficient in managing sales pipelines and CRM tools, with strong attention to detail.

This position is integral to Seventy7's growth strategy, bridging the gap between client needs and the agency's creative capabilities. By being the first point of contact for potential clients and managing outbound and inbound inquiries, the Business Development Assistant ensures that Seventy7 remains a trusted and innovative partner in the industries it serves. Their efforts directly contribute to revenue growth, enhanced brand reputation, and market leadership in delivering exceptional creative content solutions.

What we offer

Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including:

• Attractive OTE commission package
• 22 days of holiday per year plus your birthday off too and public/bank holidays.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• Pension plan.
• Hybrid work schedule (minimum requirement of 3 days in the office).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries
• Advertising Services