Business Development Director

DNA Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers

Job summary

DNA Recruit is partnering with an independent design-led agency to drive growth. As Business Development Director, you will own the full new business lifecycle from prospecting through to pitch delivery, collaborating with the Managing Director, Creative Directors, and Marketing to convert leads into long-term partnerships.

You will lead strategy, identify opportunities across sectors and manage a global client pipeline, while shaping market presence and driving revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Proven senior BD experience in Branding, Design, or Creative agencies.
• Track record of winning new business and driving revenue growth.
• Experience collaborating with creative teams.
• Ability to engage C-suite stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial, independent mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a robust new business strategy aligned with agency growth ambitions.
• Identifying, targeting, and securing new client opportunities across key sectors.
• Building and nurturing relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Leading RFI/RFP responses, pitch processes, and proposal development in collaboration with creative teams.
• Managing and developing the new business pipeline, ensuring consistent reporting and performance tracking.
• Supporting client engagement initiatives to strengthen and grow existing relationships.
• Working closely with senior leadership on commercial strategy and positioning.

Skills

Senior BD

C-suite engagement

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Revenue growth

Job description

DNA Recruit are working with an Independent Design-led Agency that is known for creating purposeful, meaningful brand and experience work on a global scale. With a strong reputation across retail, brand, and built environments, this agency partners with an impressive portfolio of international clients, delivering strategic and creative solutions that truly connect with people.

About the Role

As Business Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the agency’s growth strategy, leading new business efforts and shaping its market presence. Working closely with the Managing Director, Creative Directors, and Marketing team, you will identify opportunities, build meaningful client relationships, and convert prospects into long-term partnerships. This is a highly visible, strategic role where you will take ownership of the full new business lifecycle, from lead generation through to pitch delivery and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a robust new business strategy aligned with agency growth ambitions
• Identifying, targeting, and securing new client opportunities across key sectors
• Building and nurturing relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders
• Leading RFI/RFP responses, pitch processes, and proposal development in collaboration with creative teams
• Managing and developing the new business pipeline, ensuring consistent reporting and performance tracking
• Supporting client engagement initiatives to strengthen and grow existing relationships
• Working closely with senior leadership on commercial strategy and positioning

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior business development role within a Branding, Design, or Creative agency
• Strong track record of winning new business and driving revenue growth
• Experience working closely with creative teams in a collaborative agency environment
• Ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and senior decision-makers
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and storytelling skills
• Entrepreneurial, proactive approach with the ability to work independently
• Experience working with global clients and across varied project scales is advantageous

Salary, Location & Reference

• Location: London/Hybrid
• Salary: Up to £100K + Benefits
• Job Reference:12036

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

• We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know anyone who might be interested please forward the link to the job advert to them.

DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client-side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.