Client Acquisition Lead

Creative Resource; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Client Acquisition Lead to drive growth and develop new client relationships. This role requires 5–10 years in business development within a creative agency and a strong network. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing high-value business and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join this remote-first agency and play a pivotal role in its ambitious growth journey.

Benefits

Flexible salary + incentives

Opportunity for remote work

Impactful role in agency growth

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in business development or client leadership within a creative agency.
• A strong network of brand or corporate contacts.
• Proven track record of winning high-value new business.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new client relationships.
• Lead conversations and pitch to senior decision-makers.
• Collaborate to craft compelling proposals.

Skills

Business development

Client leadership

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Consultative sales

Job description

We’re working with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial agency on a mission to expand into new markets, and we’re looking for a Client Acquisition Lead to help drive that growth. This is a newly created role for a commercially driven business developer with the network, flair, and credibility to open doors to new clients. Reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer, you’ll take ownership of new business acquisition, building trusted relationships and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships. We will discuss salary package on application.

What you’ll be doing

• Proactively develop new client relationships through your network, outreach, and referrals
• Spot and shape opportunities, from smaller projects to six- and seven-figure accounts over time
• Lead conversations, pitch, and build credibility with senior decision-makers
• Collaborate with our creative and strategic team to craft compelling proposals
• Stay ahead of market trends and identify high-value growth opportunities
• Develop acquired accounts through cross-selling and upselling

What we’re looking for

• 5–10 years in business development or client leadership within a creative, comms, or events agency
• A strong network of brand or corporate contacts and the credibility to engage them
• Proven track record of winning high-value new business
• Entrepreneurial mindset, commercial acumen, and consultative sales style
• Self-motivated and driven, with the confidence to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment

Why join?

This is a chance to shape the future of a thriving, remote-first agency that has grown rapidly and is ready for its next chapter. You’ll be backed by a talented delivery team, rewarded with a flexible salary + incentives package, and given the freedom to make a measurable impact. If you’re ready to take ownership of client acquisition and want to play a pivotal role in an ambitious growth journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.