Business Development Manager - Creative Industry (Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative boutique recruitment firm seeks a Business Development Manager to drive client growth in the creative sectors. This remote role offers the opportunity to shape strategies and leverage social media for business development, collaborating with a friendly and robust team in a financially stable organization.

Benefits

Friendly team environment

Robust financial stability

Involvement in multiple service lines

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales in recruitment or creative industries.
• Strong understanding of creative sector hiring challenges.
• Experience in social media for brand building.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships.
• Building relationships with creative agencies and studios.
• Leverage platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram for brand visibility.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Social Media Engagement

Proactivity

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

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Client:

TRM Recruitment

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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.