Business Development Executive

EA First Compass House; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic creative agency is looking for a Business Development Executive to drive growth through relationship building and identifying new opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, particularly within creative or digital sectors. This role offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive culture where your ideas are valued.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Gym membership & on-site gym access

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, preferably in creative or digital fields.
• Confident communicator, adept at building relationships.
• Familiar with marketing and advertising trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities across sectors.
• Develop a strong pipeline through outreach.
• Deliver persuasive pitches and proposals.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Strategic thinking

Networking

Collaborative

Job description

Overview

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for driving growth? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, independent creative agency that helps brands connect with their audiences through innovative campaigns and results-driven strategies. My client works with an inspiring mix of ambitious start-ups and established businesses, and pride themselves on being transparent, creative, and focused on measurable success.

As Business Development Executive, you'\'ll be at the heart of their growth journey, building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and showcasing how their strategic and creative solutions can help clients achieve their goals. This is a key hire for the agency, offering real scope to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across multiple sectors

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline through networking and outreach

• Build client relationships by understanding needs and tailoring solutions

• Deliver persuasive pitches and proposals

• Help shape the agency\'s business development strategy

• Represent the agency at industry events and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, ideally within a creative, digital, or marketing environment

• Confident communicator and presenter, able to inspire trust and enthusiasm

• Strategic thinker with awareness of marketing and advertising trends

• Comfortable with both cold outreach and nurturing warm leads

• Proactive self-starter with strong commercial awareness

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus structure

• Supportive, creative, and ambitious culture where your ideas matter

• Clear progression opportunities as the agency grows

• Regular team events and professional development opportunities

Additional Benefits

• Company pension

• Free on-site parking

• Gym membership & on-site gym access

• Team socials & events

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.