Business Development & Sale Executive

VieM Studio; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,200; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in London is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition and manage key relationships. The role involves engaging with clients to understand their needs, preparing commercial proposals, and ensuring service delivery through effective coordination with international teams. Required skills include proven business development experience, excellent communication abilities, and fluency in English and Vietnamese. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £55,200 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of service-based business models.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their business and marketing needs.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial proposals with clients.
• Manage onboarding process and maintain client relationships.
• Monitor market trends and contribute insights to commercial strategy.

Skills

Business development experience

Client-facing communication

International team coordination

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Vietnamese language proficiency

Education

Professional experience in business development or sales

Job description

Hiring: Senior Business Development Manager

Job Overview

The Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for driving client acquisition, managing client relationships, and overseeing digital marketing strategy and delivery for VieM Studio Ltd.

The role combines business development, client communication & execution, with a strong focus on coordinating between UK-based clients and overseas vendors to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality service delivery. The position is essential to the company’s revenue generation, operational effectiveness, and international growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective and existing clients to understand their business objectives, marketing requirements, budgets, and constraints, and provide informed advice on VieM Studio’s digital marketing services and delivery approach
• Prepare, present, and negotiate commercial proposals, including pricing structures, scope of services, contract terms, and onboarding timelines
• Manage the onboarding process following commercial agreement, coordinating with internal leadership and overseas delivery teams to confirm resources, timelines, and cost alignment
• Maintain regular post-onboarding communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, identify renewal or upsell opportunities, and support long-term account growth
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and service developments within digital marketing and international delivery models, contributing insights to pricing, service packaging, and commercial strategy
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records, including CRM entries, proposals, contracts, pricing agreements, and client communications, in line with internal controls and sponsor licence compliance requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles
• Strong understanding of service-based business models
• Excellent client-facing communication and negotiation skills
• Experience working with international teams or vendors
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities
• Professional fluency in English
• Vietnamese language proficiency required for overseas coordination

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in business development, sales, or a related commercial field
• Formal qualifications are advantageous but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven and results-focused
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Structured and organised
• Culturally aware with an international mindset
• Comfortable working within a growing, founder-led business environment
• Salary: £55,200 per year
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: London, United Kingdom

If you are interested in this role and believe your experience aligns with our requirements, please send your CV and a brief cover note to: [e-mail] with subject [Application for Senior BD Manager].

Thank you and looking forward to seeing your application!