Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency seeks a Business Development Manager in Aberdeen to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Ideal candidates should have over three years of experience in sales and excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary with commission opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Diverse creative projects

Support for personal growth

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business development or sales, preferably in a creative or digital environment.
• Track record of meeting targets and generating new business.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Build a pipeline of leads through networking and outreach.
• Develop proposals and pitches with internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

HubSpot

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Business Development Manager, Creative agency - £35k-£55k (based on experience and results achieved) - Hybrid - 2-3 days per week Aberdeen office/client site locally

This forward-thinking creative agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in Aberdeen. They specialize in crafting engaging visual and digital content, video, and animation, helping a wide range of organizations connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

With a solid reputation, a growing portfolio, and a relaxed but ambitious culture, they strike the perfect balance between creativity and commercial focus. You will be joining a collaborative team that genuinely enjoys what they do and has fun doing it.

The Opportunity:

They are looking for someone commercially minded and people-focused to help drive the next phase of growth. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing long-term client relationships, and supporting the wider commercial strategy.

This role is ideal for someone confident in the business development process who enjoys uncovering client needs and helping shape solutions that deliver results.

Your role will involve:

• Spotting new opportunities by monitoring the market and exploring new sectors or audiences
• Building and managing a pipeline of leads through networking, industry events, proactive outreach, and digital channels
• Developing strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers, understanding their needs and challenges
• Working with internal teams to develop tailored proposals and creative pitches
• Negotiating contracts and closing deals that benefit both parties
• Shaping and refining the agency's sales approach and strategy
• Keeping CRM data up to date and using analytics for activity and forecasting
• Collaborating with creative, production, and operations teams to ensure smooth handovers and aligned delivery
• Monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies as needed

What we need:

• At least 3 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in a creative, media, or digital environment, but open for the right candidate
• A proven track record of meeting targets and generating new business
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Organized, motivated, and capable of managing multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Experience with CRM tools (they use HubSpot)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and events

What's on Offer:

• A friendly, flexible working culture that values people and ideas
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of creative projects
• Support and development opportunities for growth
• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Aberdeen
• A genuine chance to make an impact in a growing agency

Apply now - client is ready to interview ASAP!