Business Development Specialist

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the growth of the UK and European New Business function for a global digital media and marketing agency.

You will work closely with the MD and senior leadership, driving new client acquisition, coordinating pitches, and developing relationships with key stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in digital media, marketing or agency environment.
• Exposure to New Business, Growth, pitches, RFPs or client development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing client-facing decks and proposals.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop UK and European sales pipeline.
• Support senior stakeholders on new business opportunities.
• Research prospective clients and coordinate outreach.
• Join prospect meetings and manage follow-ups.
• Identify and manage RFI and RFP opportunities.
• Coordinate pitch processes from start to finish.
• Support pitch decks, proposals and client materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure pitches are viable and timely.
• Create tailored sales collateral and coordinate with Marketing on external content.
• Build relationships with intermediaries and media consultants.

Skills

New business

Pitches

Client development

Digital media

Project management

Job description

Business Development Manager | Digital Media & Marketing | London - £50,000

I'm currently working on an exciting opportunity with a global digital media and marketing agency that is growing its UK and European New Business function.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 3-5 years' experience who enjoys New Business, pitches and client development, but doesn't want a traditional, target-heavy sales role.

The Role

Working closely with the MD and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in supporting new client acquisition across the UK and Europe.

The role will involve:

• Managing and developing the UK and European sales pipeline
• Supporting senior stakeholders across new business opportunities
• Researching prospective clients and coordinating outreach
• Joining prospect meetings and managing follow-ups
• Identifying and managing RFI and RFP opportunities
• Coordinating pitch processes from start to finish
• Supporting pitch decks, proposals and client-facing materials
• Working with internal teams to ensure pitches are commercially viable and delivered on time
• Creating tailored sales collateral and working with Marketing on external content
• Building relationships with intermediaries and media consultants

What They're Looking For

• 3-5 years' experience within a digital media, marketing or agency environment
• Exposure to New Business, Growth, pitches, RFPs or client development
• A good understanding of the digital media ecosystem
• Strong written and communication skills
• Experience producing client-facing decks and proposals
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders

Agency or holding company experience would be particularly relevant.