Business Development Manager

MLS Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to propel growth across the UK and Europe, particularly in London. The role involves managing a personal sales pipeline, prospecting opportunities, and negotiating deals in the sports and entertainment sectors. Ideal candidates should have agency-side experience, a good understanding of the sports industry, and a proven record of generating revenue. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Agency-side business development experience in creative/branding/marketing.
• Understanding of the sports industry with a relevant network.
• Evidence of significant revenue wins, not just supported pitches.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a personal sales pipeline.
• Prospect and create opportunities.
• Lead pitches and respond to briefs/RFPs.
• Shape proposals with the studio team.
• Negotiate and close deals.
• Sell brand, design, digital, and campaign work.

Skills

Agency-side BD experience

Understanding of sports industry

Confidence in negotiations

Networking capabilities

Job description

Overview

An award-winning independent creative agency (20+ years in sport & entertainment) is hiring a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK & Europe – with London firmly in the spotlight.

Responsibilities

• Building and owning your own sales pipeline
• Prospecting, opening doors and creating opportunities
• Leading pitches and responding to briefs/RFPs
• Shaping proposals with the studio team
• Negotiating and closing deals
• Selling brand, design, digital and campaign work into sport & entertainment

Requirements / Qualifications

• Has agency-side BD experience (creative / branding / marketing)
• Understands the sports industry and ideally has a network
• Can evidence revenue wins, not just “supported pitches”
• Is confident, commercially sharp and comfortable being front of house
• Still enjoys being on the tools rather than hiding behind strategy decks

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves the chase and wants real ownership over growth.

If this sounds like you (or someone in your network), apply now!