Business Development Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

DNA Recruit in London is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth for an independent design-led agency. You will own the full new business lifecycle, from lead generation through to pitch delivery, working closely with the Managing Director and Creative Directors.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with senior decision-makers, lead RFI/RFPs, and convert prospects into long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Senior business development experience in a branding, design, or creative agency.
• Track record of winning new business and driving revenue growth.
• Experience collaborating with creative teams in an agency setting.
• Ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust new business strategy aligned with agency growth ambitions.
• Identify, target, and secure new client opportunities across key sectors.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders.

Skills

Senior business development

C-suite engagement

Strategic mindset

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Entrepreneurial

Independent working

Global client experience

Tools

CRM systems

Pitching process

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.