Business Development Director

Dalziel & Pow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Dalziel & Pow in Clerkenwell, London, seeks a dynamic Business Development Director to drive growth, win new clients, and build lasting relationships. You’ll partner with the Board and senior team to set targets, shape strategy, and expand the agency’s market presence.

You’ll lead the sales cycle from prospecting to close, collaborate with marketing, and identify opportunities to strengthen the agency’s competitive position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business and growing revenue.
• Strong ability to build long-term client partnerships.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new client opportunities.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to grow revenue.
• Create and deliver persuasive proposals, pitches and presentations.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Lead end-to-end sales process from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with leadership to set ambitious growth targets.
• Identify market trends and competitive advantages.
• Work with marketing to generate leads and boost brand visibility.
• Represent the agency at industry events and client meetings.
• Establish long-term partnerships for sustainable growth.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Pitching & proposals

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Organised, driven and thrive making new relationships?

Big Ideas. Collaborative Energy. Hungry for Growth.

D&P is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to drive growth, win new clients, and build relationships that truly matter. This is a rare opportunity to shape the agency’s market presence and play a central role in our growth strategy. If you thrive on spotting opportunities, closing deals, and turning prospects into long-term partners, this is the role for you.

You’ll work closely with the Board, Marketing Director and senior team to set ambitious targets, shape strategy, and lead initiatives that grow revenue and strengthen D&P’s position as a market leader. Ambitious, persuasive, and action-oriented? This is your chance to make a lasting impact on a fast-growing creative agency and help shape our future.

We're based in Clerkenwell, next to the buzz of Exmouth Market – home to a studio that's supportive, energetic and inclusive. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and hybrid working.

Dalziel & Pow are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all. If you require any adjustments at interview stage, please let us know.

What you'll do

• Drive business growth by identifying and securing new client opportunities.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to increase revenue and penetrate new markets.
• Create and deliver persuasive proposals, pitches, and presentations to win new business.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Lead the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting to closing deals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set and achieve ambitious growth targets.
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and competitive advantages to strengthen the agency's position.
• Work closely with the marketing team to generate leads and enhance brand visibility.
• Represent the agency at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings
• Establishe long-term partnerships that support sustainable growth and client retention.

What you'll need

• Proven track record of winning new business and achieving revenue growth targets.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to develop long-term client partnerships.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and closing skills with a results-driven approach.
• Strategic thinker capable of identifying market opportunities and shaping growth plans.
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and pitching abilities.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to spot trends and position the business competitively.
• Ambitious, persuasive and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of results.