Business Development Executive

Argus Vision B.V.; Hessle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking digital agency seeks a Business Development Executive to shape growth and drive new opportunities. The candidate will manage inbound leads and develop client relationships in a hybrid setting. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 plus an uncapped performance bonus is offered, along with excellent benefits and a clear path for progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Discounted gym

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Some experience in business development or client acquisition, ideally in an agency setting.
• Confidence managing the sales process from prospecting to close or a clear appetite to learn.
• Ambitious, driven, and motivated to grow alongside a thriving agency.

Responsibilities

• Shape the agency’s client acquisition and growth strategy as their first dedicated commercial hire.
• Convert warm inbound leads while building tactical growth outside the existing pipeline.
• Drive opportunities across performance marketing, web development, and eCommerce.

Skills

Business development

Client acquisition

Excellent communication skills

Sales process management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

HubSpot

ZoomInfo

Job description

Overview

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Location: Hybrid Hessle HQ (easily accessible from A63)

Salary: £40,000 £55,000 base salary + uncapped performance bonus

Full-Time | Flexible Hours | Hybrid Working

Are you commercially minded, energised by building relationships, and ready to shape the growth of a thriving digital agency?

Were working with a forward-thinking agency with a strong pipeline of qualified leads and referrals, now looking to add a Business Development Executive who can build on this foundation and drive targeted new opportunities. Whether you’re an ambitious professional with some experience looking to take the next step, or a tactical lead generator ready to influence strategy, this is a chance to make a real impact.

This is not your typical sales role. You’ll help shape how the agency grows, balancing the conversion of inbound opportunities with developing fresh relationships, targeting the right brands, and contributing to long-term commercial direction.

Responsibilities

• Shape the agency’s client acquisition and growth strategy as their first dedicated commercial hire
• Convert warm inbound leads while building tactical growth outside the existing pipeline
• Drive opportunities across performance marketing, web development, and eCommerce
• Work closely with senior leadership in a values-led, innovative environment
• Enjoy autonomy, recognition, and a clearly mapped route to progression
• Managing and converting incoming leads and referrals
• Building and qualifying your own pipeline using tools like HubSpot and ZoomInfo
• Leading outreach strategies across email, events, LinkedIn, and phone
• Targeting prospects aligned to the agency’s ideal client profile
• Representing the agency at networking events and industry meetups
• Using AI-powered tools to support lead generation, optimise outreach, and streamline your sales process
• Supporting onboarding and ensuring smooth client handover to delivery teams

Qualifications

• Some experience in business development or client acquisition, ideally in an agency setting
• Confidence managing the sales process from prospecting to close or a clear appetite to learn
• Commercial instinct and ability to spot opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills written, verbal, and visual
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders from SME founders to Heads of Marketing at global brands
• Ambitious, driven, and motivated to grow alongside a thriving agency

What’s in it for you?

• £40,000 £55,000 base salary + uncapped performance bonus
• Clear path to develop the commercial function and progression into a senior role
• Hybrid working typically 2 days in-office, the rest flexible
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Birthday off, volunteering day, discounted gym, flexible hours
• Dedicated training budget and regular Lunch & Learns
• A culture that values ownership, celebrates wins, and encourages innovation

This opportunity is being exclusively managed as a retained assignment on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now. Confidential enquiries are welcome.

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