Business Development Manager

Careers Plus; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative creative agency is seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in branding and digital services. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and executing impactful sales strategies. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and ambition, where your contributions will shape the future of the agency. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Modern studio amenities

All equipment provided

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B lead generation and high-value sales.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and branding.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business leads and partnerships.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with teams to support agency growth.

Skills

B2B lead generation

Sales negotiation

Digital marketing

CRM tools

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

HubSpot

Monday.com

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Location: Hybrid – Head office in South Yorkshire

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

My client, a fast-growing creative agency with a strong presence in both the public and private sectors, is seeking a strategic and ambitious Business Development Manager. This is a key role that will support the agency’s continued growth across branding, content creation, and digital development services. The successful candidate will work closely with internal creative, strategy, and delivery teams to identify new opportunities, forge meaningful relationships, and shape the long-term commercial direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure new business leads, markets, and strategic partnerships
• Build and manage a strong and sustainable sales pipeline
• Deliver impactful sales presentations and lead negotiations through to successful close
• Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with company growth goals
• Meet and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Follow up on inbound leads and represent the business in external meetings
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth planning and market positioning
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Provide market insights to support service expansion and innovation
• Help grow the agency’s presence within South Yorkshire and nationally
• Represent the brand professionally at industry events and client meetings
• Contribute to strategic partnership development and future team leadership

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record in B2B lead generation and high-value sales within creative, branding, or digital agencies
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, web development, branding, and multimedia content
• Skilled in CRM and project management tools such as HubSpot and Monday.com
• Confident setting performance metrics and reporting on sales activity
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and tender submissions
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative and creative approach to business development
• Field sales experience with a valid UK driving licence
• Ambition to grow into a leadership role and help shape a future account management function

Location & Flexibility:

The role is based primarily at the company’s South Yorkshire head office, with flexible remote working offered where appropriate. Regular travel for client meetings and events will be required.

• 28 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Fully equipped modern studio with kitchen, showers, roof terrace, and on-site coffee facilities
• All equipment provided for studio and remote working

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Design Services and Software Development

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