Business Development Manager

United Kingdom - Sales; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in Greater London to drive new business within the brand experience sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and strong communication skills. You will identify potential clients, develop sales strategies, and represent the agency at industry events. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and flexible working arrangements, including remote work. Join a dynamic and innovative team that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days of holiday allowance

Generous performance bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development within a creative environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to initiate conversations and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and generate leads.
• Devise and execute a sales strategy.
• Utilize Salesforce to manage outreach activities.
• Build rapport with clients to understand their needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competition.
• Represent the agency at industry events.

Skills

Business development

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Proactivity

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Where Commercial meets Creative at forpeople

Up to £45,000 basic + Generous Performance Bonus

Are you a seasoned Business Development Manager passionate about the creative agency and brand experience landscape?

Do you have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in a new business role, a knack for identifying promising leads, and a network that can unlock valuable opportunities?

If so, we want you to join forpeople, a leading creative agency with offices in London and Amsterdam.

About forpeople

forpeople is a dynamic and innovative creative agency specialising in brand experience. With 120 talented individuals in our London office and another 100 in Amsterdam, our company thrives on creativity, collaboration, and pushing boundaries. Our culture is fun and social, with plenty of educational events and training opportunities to support your growth within the company.

Your Role

We are excited to introduce a brand new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to lead the charge in driving new business within the brand experience space. Your primary focus will be on identifying and targeting potential clients, initiating engaging conversations, and harnessing your extensive network to unlock opportunities and spark interest.

You will be responsible for :

• Identify and Target: Pinpoint potential clients in the brand experience sector and initiate engaging conversations to generate promising leads.
• Sales Strategy: Devise and execute a sales strategy that leverages your network to deliver a consistent influx of fresh business prospects.
• Efficient Tools: Utilize Salesforce and other tools to meticulously manage, track, and comprehensively report on outreach activities, including monitoring interactions, gauging pipeline progression, and skillfully forecasting future opportunities.
• Client Rapport: Build initial rapport with clients to understand their needs and kick-start meaningful conversations.
• Industry Insight: Stay updated on evolving industry trends, competition, and emerging prospects to position our agency effectively.
• Networking: Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote our services and expand our presence within the brand experience sector.

We and #x27;re Looking for Someone With :

• Proven Track Record: A demonstrated track record in business development within a similar creative environment; 3 years plus would be ideal.
• Proactivity: Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
• Communication Skills: Strong people, communication, and presentation skills.
• Initiative: Demonstrable ability to initiate conversations, stoke interest, and identify opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking: A strategic thinker with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Salesforce Knowledge: A solid understanding of Salesforce.

Additional Benefits :

• Flexible working hours, with the option for remote work.
• 25 days of holiday allowance, with the opportunity to buy additional holiday days.
• Christmas and New Year off, totaling 28 days of holiday excluding bank holidays.
• A generous annual bonus based on both company and individual performance (discussed at the interview stage).

If you and #x27;re ready to make a significant impact in the brand experience sector, thrive in a fast-paced and social environment, and think big for both forpeople and our future clients, we want to hear from you.