Business Development Manager – Leading Digital Agency

Thomas Cook; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

About Skylab

Skylab is a digital innovation agency specialising in digital strategy, websites and applications.

Founded in 2005, we are firmly established as one of the leading digital innovation agencies in the country and were voted one of the UK’s top ten Future Leaders by Creative England, out of a field of over 500 creative businesses.

We are based near Media City in Trafford Park Village, Manchester and we are growing our team, delivering work on behalf of key clients on multi-year projects.

Skylab has a talented team, a great culture, great clients, creates world-class work and has digital innovation at its core. We care greatly about both the quality and the craft of our work.

Not everything below is essential, as long as you have a lust for knowledge. We will happily talk to you about your natural strengths and also the areas that you are keen to improve.

Skylab is a wonderful journey and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Culture and values

We believe in:

1. Happy staff.
2. Creating world class work, on a world stage.
3. Creating a family atmosphere.
4. A strong focus on work life balance.
5. Having a great environment that is definitely not corporate.
6. An open door policy with the CEO.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working hours to avoid traffic or help with family duties.
• 30 days paid holiday (22 + 8 UK national holidays).
• Pension contribution.
• A top of the range MacBook Pro with a high quality second monitor.
• Personal development time to improve your individual skills in any area you choose.
• Time dedicated to exploring new technology and ways of working.
• Regular socials and bi-annual company away days.
• Fast dedicated and uncontended fibre connection.
• Free parking.
• Free secure storage for bicycles & motorbikes.
• Shower for cyclists, runners and gym users.
• Free tea, coffee and other treats.
• Free eye tests.
• Childcare voucher scheme to reduce childcare costs.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to create and convert new business opportunities. We are a technical business and therefore you must have previous experience of working in this role in a digital agency or in software development. Applicants without this experience will not be considered.

This is a key role at Skylab and you will be working closely with the CEO and senior team.

We offer a very good salary, as well as a bonus structure and the opportunity to earn an uncapped sales commission.

You may be an experienced business development manager looking to work with a leading innovation studio or an experienced business development executive looking to make a step up.

This is an exciting, varied and fast-paced role that requires focus, tenacity and the ability to deliver.

You will create high-quality partnerships and sales leads, convert prospects into clients, manage the sales process and achieve sales targets.

You will own and manage the sales strategy, the sales process, the CRM system and the sales tracking and reporting.

You will also create new business proposals and presentations, issuing our standard contract for all new clients.

This role requires the ability to network and create opportunities by building strong personal relationships with partners and prospects.

You will sell digital strategy, websites and applications to prospective clients through technical knowledge, expertise and passion. Having defined their requirements, you will explain and demonstrate why Skylab is the right long-term partner for them.

You will work very closely alongside the CEO, who will pass opportunities to you for you to convert. All opportunities created by the CEO will still count towards your bonus and sales commission.

It’s important that you have a genuine knowledge, understanding and passion for digital and software development. You will need an open attitude towards constantly learning about the latest developments in digital strategy, websites and applications, in order to apply the learning and evolve the sales strategy and process.

And finally…

Please tell us why you want to work at Skylab and what you can add to our offering of digital, websites and applications.

Please send your covering letter and CV to [e-mail].

Good luck… and no agencies please.