Client Partner, Business Development Location: London, UK

Snap Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Client Partner in Business Development. This role focuses on building and managing a portfolio of D2C brands and requires strong sales skills and a proven track record. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of media sales experience, excels at developing strategic plans, and has a passion for innovation. A bachelor's degree is preferred. This position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in media sales or business development.
• Proven 'hunter' track record of acquiring new clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities in high-growth verticals.
• Define and execute a strategic go-to-market plan.
• Lead full sales cycle from outreach to closing partnerships.

Skills

Relationship building with D2C brands

Media sales experience

Performance marketing knowledge

C-level selling skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/), a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio), an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/).

We're looking for a Client Partner, Business Development to join our growing Sales Team in London. This is a "hunter" role at its core, designed for a sales professional who thrives on building a business from the ground up. You will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and converting the UK’s most exciting and disruptive D2C brands, emerging e-commerce players, and innovative tech companies into long‑term partners.

You will act as the architect of your own success, developing and executing a go‑to‑market strategy to build a robust client portfolio and drive significant new revenue growth for Snap. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, a proven ability to exceed sales targets, and a passion for helping the next generation of brands win.

What you’ll do:

• Hunt, prospect, and secure new business opportunities across a diverse range of high‑growth verticals by building and managing a strong sales pipeline.
• Define and execute a strategic go‑to‑market plan to build your client portfolio from the ground up.
• Lead the full sales cycle for new business initiatives, from initial outreach and creating powerful pitches to negotiating and closing long‑term partnerships.
• Advise new advertisers on full‑funnel marketing strategies, demonstrating how Snapchat’s ad products can solve their core business challenges and drive measurable ROI.
• Create and deliver persuasive, data‑driven sales presentations that articulate the value of Snap to C‑level executives and marketing leaders.
• Consistently exceed ambitious sales targets by taking full ownership of your market segment with an entrepreneurial and revenue‑focused approach.
• Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new clients.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in media sales or business development, with a proven "hunter" track record of acquiring new clients and consistently exceeding revenue goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Someone who is genuinely excited by the challenge of building a business from the bottom up.
• Strong existing relationships with key decision‑makers within the UK's D2C, e‑commerce, and tech startup communities.
• Extensive knowledge of performance marketing, including industry trends, measurement, and attribution.
• A proven ability to build trust and sell to C‑level executives.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

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