Business Development Manager

Allen Associates; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer-contrib.

Free onsite parking

Professional development

Job summary

Allen Associates in Oxford is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead the full sales cycle and win new marketing solutions. You will engage with marketing and growth leaders, discuss paid media concepts, and build a robust outbound pipeline while negotiating contracts.

The role requires consulting skills, a track record of meeting targets, and strong communication. Hybrid work with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least three years of B2B sales experience, ideally selling marketing-related solutions such as martech, adtech, or agency services.
• Proven success in achieving new business targets.
• Confidence engaging with marketing and growth leadership and discussing paid media concepts like Google Ads, Meta Ads, ROAS, CAC, and attribution.
• Experience within a performance marketing agency or ad platform is desirable.
• Familiarity with outbound sales tools and CRM systems.
• Excellent written communication, organisation, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Engaging marketing and growth leaders to discuss paid media strategies, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, ROAS, CAC, and attribution.
• Building credibility through consultative selling, handling objections, and communicating the value of AI-driven advertising services.
• Developing and maintaining a pipeline of qualified prospects through outbound efforts, networking, and using sales tools.
• Demonstrating service benefits and negotiating contracts to secure new business opportunities.
• Tracking activity and maintaining accurate records within CRM systems for follow-up and forecasting.

Skills

B2B sales

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Prospecting

Communication

Lead generation

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager

Are you a confident salesperson with a proven track record in B2B sales, ready to drive growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If you thrive on winning new business and have experience selling marketing solutions, this role could be for you.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities

• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.


• Engaging marketing and growth leaders to discuss paid media strategies, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, ROAS, CAC, and attribution.


• Building credibility through consultative selling, handling objections, and communicating the value of AI-driven advertising services.


• Developing and maintaining a pipeline of qualified prospects through outbound efforts, networking, and using sales tools.


• Demonstrating service benefits and negotiating contracts to secure new business opportunities.


• Tracking activity and maintaining accurate records within CRM systems for follow-up and forecasting.

Business Development Manager Rewards

Salary: £35-£40 plus commission.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.


• Access to a pension scheme with employer contributions.


• Free onsite parking.


• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development.

The Company

Our client is dedicated to integrating strategy, media, and creative work with technology to deliver measurable results.

Business Development Manager Experience Essentials

• At least three years of B2B sales experience, ideally selling marketing-related solutions such as martech, adtech, or agency services.


• Proven success in achieving new business targets.


• Confidence engaging with marketing and growth leadership and discussing paid media concepts like Google Ads, Meta Ads, ROAS, CAC, and attribution.


• Experience within a performance marketing agency or ad platform is desirable.


• Familiarity with outbound sales tools and CRM systems.


• Excellent written communication, organisation, and self-motivation.

Location

Based in Oxford, this role offers hybrid working from home once a week. The office is accessible via public transport, with free parking options available.