Business Development Manager

Ledgard Jepson; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established marketing and digital agency is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to expand its client base across various sectors. This exciting role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing a sales pipeline, and contributing innovative ideas for growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in business development. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and quality, and make a significant impact in the Sheffield City Region while enjoying a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and lead generation.
• Strong understanding of branding and marketing services.

Responsibilities

• Researching and generating new business leads.
• Building and managing a strong sales pipeline.
• Contributing business development ideas and strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Lead Generation

Branding

Marketing

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Commercial Instincts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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We’re a well-established brand, marketing, and digital agency based in Kelham, Sheffield. With a strong track record of delivering high-quality creative and digital solutions, we’re trusted by blue-chip clients including English Heritage, Mercedes-Benz, Historic England, Meadowhall, British Land, Sunbelt, Ezz Steel (Egypt), the World Health Organization, Leviat, Manchester Airports Group, the NHS, Stagecoach, Birmingham Museums, and United Carpets.

We specialise in creating standout brands, impactful digital experiences, and results-driven marketing campaigns. Our standards are high, and we want to work with clients who value quality and are willing to invest in it. We believe in building long-term relationships rooted in a shared ambition to achieve exceptional results.

What are we looking for?

We’re on the hunt for an ambitious, energetic, and tenacious Business Development Manager to help grow our client base across key sectors including retail, heritage, manufacturing, property, and construction.

• The ideal candidate will bring:
• Experience working in or with creative agencies (preferred, not essential)
• A proven track record in business development and lead generation
• A solid understanding of branding, marketing, and digital services
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• A fresh perspective and new ideas for business growth
• Great commercial instincts and the ability to spot new opportunities
• A ‘black book’ of potential clients
• Drive, ambition, and a hunger to succeed.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Researching, identifying, and generating new business leads
• Building and managing a strong sales pipeline and client database
• Following up opportunities and setting up meetings
• Contributing business development ideas and strategies
• Reporting progress in weekly management meetings
• Strengthening our presence in the Sheffield City Region.

Where will you be working?

This role is based at our offices in Kelham, Sheffield and whilst we promote hybrid working, we expect the successful candidate will work in the office at least three days per week.

What’s the salary?

Based on your experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Design Services

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