Business Development Executive

Manchester Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Digital Marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Executive to expand their Sales and Marketing team. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with potential clients, leveraging skills in PPC, SEO, and Paid Social. The successful candidate will benefit from opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team environment, and a competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.

Benefits

Uncapped commission potential

Hybrid working with team interactions

Flexitime

Birthday off

Carbon offset initiatives

Learning from talented colleagues

Qualifications

• Motivated by targets and earning commission.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and active in market engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Communicate the Dark Horse difference throughout the sales cycle.
• Identify opportunities for client growth.

Skills

Strong relationship builder

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of digital channels and their integration

Organizational and time management skills

Commercial awareness and a hunger to learn

Tools

Basic knowledge of Google and Facebook advertising

Job description

Dark Horse is a renowned Digital Marketing agency based in the UK, specialising in PPC, SEO and Paid Social. With a diverse clientele and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we are recruiting for a Business Development Executive to expand the Sales and Marketing team. Dark Horse is becoming renowned for client services and ambitious growth plans.

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in our Sales team. Your job is to build and identify companies and markets that will benefit from PPC, SEO and Paid Social. We are based in Altrincham, offering a vibrant location close to Manchester, with a mix of local charm and city accessibility. You will be engaging with the market actively, building relationships and generating new business opportunities.

Is this you?

The successful candidate will join our expanding Sales team, reporting directly to the Head of Sales. They will be responsible for the identification of new business and development opportunities through LinkedIn, Email, Phone, and face-to-face interactions. We seek someone who embodies our company values and is driven to make an impact, eager to learn from colleagues, and passionate about creating the best Search Marketing agency in the country.

You will be the main point of contact with Senior Marketing Managers, Business Owners, and Directors across various sectors. A rigorous training program will support you in building lasting relationships. Your role involves identifying opportunities and winning new business from a mix of self-generated pipelines and marketing-supported activities.

You enjoy delving into client problems, understanding their issues, and learning about the digital landscape and consumer behavior. Your execution plans will span multiple industries, focusing on our SEO, PPC, and Paid Social offerings. You will learn how to leverage our team's capabilities to generate results aligned with client objectives. No day is the same, and you will be proactive in your approach.

This role is about building relationships and professional sales, not just closing deals with clever pitches. You need to be active, trustworthy, and possess integrity. A hungry mindset and eagerness to learn are essential for success.

Key skills and attributes

• Strong relationship builder
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of digital channels and their integration
• Organizational and time management skills
• Basic knowledge of Google and Facebook advertising
• Confidence and passion to collaborate with internal and external teams
• Commercial awareness and a hunger to learn
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Motivated by targets and earning commission
• Proactive and active in market engagement
• Good sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline of new business opportunities
• Communicate the Dark Horse difference throughout the sales cycle
• Identify opportunities for client growth
• Pitch, win, and renew business

Are we right for you?

We are a fast-growing Search Marketing agency based in Altrincham, serving clients from small local businesses to international companies. We are at an exciting stage of growth with new projects and big opportunities for the right people. Our team of around 30 diverse professionals is committed to accountability and making a difference.

What’s on offer?

We offer a rewarding environment where effort is recognized, including:

• Starting salary around £30k basic, dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission potential
• Located in leafy Altrincham
• Hybrid working with team interactions
• Flexitime
• Birthday off
• Carbon offset initiatives
• Learning from talented colleagues

This role is about making a difference to clients, the team, and yourself.