Business Development Manager - Creative Industry (Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the creative industry seeks a Business Development Manager to drive client growth and engagement. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to leverage your knowledge of social media and expand your professional network while shaping the position in a friendly and innovative environment.

Benefits

Financially robust company with 30 years of history

Flexible working environment

Collaborative and friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales in recruitment or creative sectors.
• Strong understanding of creative hiring challenges.
• Established network within creative agencies or in-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Collaborate with recruitment consultants for seamless delivery.
• Attend industry events to promote the brand.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Communication

Creativity

Social Media Engagement

Tools

CRM Systems

Digital Tools

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a proven, strategic creative staffing expert with exceptional client skills? Do you want a fully remote role, where you can really shape the role and directly impact the company?

We’re looking for a Business Development manager to lead client growth for an established creative boutique recruiting firm. This is a multi faceted role where you will bring excellent knowledge of social media and staffing to the table.

The Role:

• You’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and positioning their brand as a go-to partner for creative recruitment.
• Identify and engage with prospective clients in the creative, advertising, design, and marketing sectors.
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with creative agencies, studios, and in-house teams.
• Understand client briefs and hiring needs, offering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Collaborate with recruitment consultants to ensure seamless delivery and candidate experience.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions to promote the brand and generate leads.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our client base.
• Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram to build brand visibility, share insights, and connect with potential clients and candidates.

Why Join?

• 30 year trading history, and known as a creative specialist
• Financially robust - have 6/7 EBITDA last 10 years
• Super down to earth friendly team
• Have multiple service lines including RPO and Payroll solutions which you will also be involved in selling

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the recruitment or creative industries.
• Strong understanding of the creative sector and its unique hiring challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Demonstrated experience using social media for business development, brand building, or community engagement.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools.
• Existing network of contacts within creative agencies or in-house creative teams.
• Background in creative recruitment or experience working in a creative agency.
• Knowledge of current trends in advertising, design, and digital media.
• Experience creating or curating content for LinkedIn, TikTok, or Instagram.