Business Development Lead

Conc3pt London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work pattern

London offices

Career progression

Job summary

Conc3pt London is seeking a driven New Business Lead to own and grow the agency's client portfolio from prospecting to closing. You will leverage your network across retail, sport, beauty, fashion and art to unlock opportunities, while shaping pitches and collaborating with production teams on larger deals.

The role emphasizes autonomy, relationship-building, and a proactive approach to securing new accounts.

Qualifications

• Strong relationships within retail, sport, beauty, fashion and/or the art scene.
• Highly self-motivated, comfortable working independently with full ownership of the new business function.
• A track record of bringing in new clients or accounts, ideally within an agency, events, PR or brand environment.
• Confident, credible presence with senior brand and marketing contacts.
• Commercially sharp and comfortable leading negotiations.
• Bonus: experience or interest in supporting pitch and proposal creation.

Responsibilities

• Own new business generation end to end: sourcing, approaching and converting leads into signed clients.
• Bring and activate an existing network across retail, sport, beauty, fashion and art to open doors quickly.
• Build relationships with brand and marketing decision-makers and keep a warm, active pipeline.
• Represent Conc3pt at industry events, launches and networking opportunities to build the agency's profile.
• Lead commercial conversations and negotiate new account terms, working directly with the MD on larger deals.
• Support the team in shaping pitch content and proposals where possible (not mandatory, but a strong plus).
• Hand over smoothly to the production/delivery teams once a new account is signed.
• Keep a clear, self-managed record of pipeline activity and progress.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales / networking

Negotiation

Agency / PR / brand experience

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience

Location: Hybrid (Offices based in Central London)

About Conc3pt

Conc3pt is a London creative agency working across event production, PR, brand activations, licensing and influencer/press trips. We partner with major brands and retailers, including Frasers Group, NIKE, Flannels & We Are TALA to deliver high-profile activations, from World Cup viewing events to influencer staycations and community sports campaigns.

We're looking for someone to join our dynamic team and take full ownership of new business and grow Conc3pt London's existing client portfolio.

About the Role

This role holds sole responsibility for new business at Conc3pt London, from identifying and approaching prospects through to closing new accounts. You'll be the driving force behind our growth, bringing your own network and instincts for where the next opportunity sits.

It's a role for someone who thrives on autonomy and is genuinely energised by the chase. Support on shaping pitches is a welcome bonus, but the core of the role is relationships and deal-closing.

Responsibilities

• Own new business generation end to end: sourcing, approaching and converting leads into signed clients
• Bring and activate an existing network across retail, sport, beauty, fashion and art to open doors quickly
• Build relationships with brand and marketing decision-makers and keep a warm, active pipeline
• Represent Conc3pt at industry events, launches and networking opportunities to build the agency's profile
• Lead commercial conversations and negotiate new account terms, working directly with the MD on larger deals
• Support the team in shaping pitch content and proposals where possible (not mandatory, but a strong plus)
• Hand over smoothly to the production/delivery teams once a new account is signed
• Keep a clear, self-managed record of pipeline activity and progress

Requirements

• Strong relationships within retail, sport, beauty, fashion and/or the art scene
• Highly self-motivated, comfortable working independently with full ownership of the new business function
• A track record of bringing in new clients or accounts, ideally within an agency, events, PR or brand environment
• Confident, credible presence with senior brand and marketing contacts
• Commercially sharp and comfortable leading negotiations
• Bonus: experience or interest in supporting pitch and proposal creation

What We Offer

• Base salary plus a discretionary bonus for every new account brought onto Conc3pt London's portfolio
• Flexibility on working pattern: full-time or 3 days a week for the right person
• A flexible hybrid-working policy, with beautiful offices across London
• Full ownership of the new business function, with real scope to shape how it's run
• Huge opportunities for personal growth and career progression
• Exposure to high-profile brand partners and activations
• Collaborative, fun, and respectful team environment aligned with our core values
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with NEST or St James Place
• Opportunities to attend our full range of Curate Group events and concerts and invite friends and family

Conc3pt London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.