EMEA Growth Manager

DJE Holdings; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth initiatives across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing market strategies, engaging with high-value clients, and optimizing operations. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic transformation projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Holiday

Flexible working policy

Financial Wellbeing benefits

Health and Wellbeing programs

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and market growth.
• Ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives.
• Proficient in using CRM tools and AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support new business opportunities across EMEA.
• Drive RFP responses and collaborate with internal teams for pitches.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Planning

Market Research

Client Engagement

CRM Tools

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AI-powered Solutions

Reporting Dashboards

Job description

About the Role – A Rare Opportunity to Drive Change

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

This is a regional-level role, working closely with market growth leads to align business development strategies, best practices, and operational excellence across EMEA. The role focuses on day-to-day business development while contributing to strategic workstreams within Edelman’s three growth pillars:

• Top of Funnel Activity – Strengthening lead generation, optimizing prospecting tools, and enhancing the pipeline.
• Transforming Business Development Operations – Improving workflows, integrating AI, and ensuring data-driven processes.
• Converting Big Integrated Wins – Supporting high-value, cross-practice opportunities through strategic training and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Market Growth Execution
• Identify, research, and support the pursuit of high-value new business opportunities across EMEA.
• Work closely with market growth leads to develop and execute prospecting strategies and ensure local and regional growth alignment.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market shifts to identify and act on emerging opportunities.
• Lead and support pipeline management, ensuring accurate tracking and qualification of leads.

• Pitch Execution & Proposal Development
• Drive and support RFP (Request for Proposal) responses, ensuring strategic alignment with Edelman’s offerings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect insights, case studies, and credentials for pitches.
• Assist in crafting winning presentations and business cases for high-profile opportunities.

• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain C-suite relationships, serving as a key connector between potential clients and agency leadership.
• Partner with senior leadership, market leads, and sector heads to enhance client engagement strategies.
• Represent Edelman externally at industry events, reinforcing the agency’s presence and expertise.

• Operational Excellence & AI Integration
• Support the training, development, and rollout of One Process across EMEA to standardize new business operations.
• Work with the team to simplify workflows, automate processes, and integrate AI-powered tools to enhance business development.
• Maintain and update the Growth Knowledge Hub, ensuring teams have access to the most relevant tools and resources.

• Training & Internal Development
• Help design and coordinate training sessions on best practices in business development, prospecting, and pitch execution.
• Support onboarding for new team members, ensuring they understand key methodologies and business development tools.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, helping upskill teams on growth strategies and operational efficiency.

Who You Are

• A self-starter who is proactive, adaptable, and thrives in fast-moving environments.
• A T-shaped professional with deep expertise in business development and the ability to work across strategy, operations, and execution.
• Strategic thinker who balances big-picture vision with executional excellence.
• A relationship builder with strong external connections and experience managing C-suite interactions.
• Persuasive communicator who can craft compelling narratives and business cases.
• An analytical professional who enjoys researching trends, tracking data, and making informed decisions.
• Tech-savvy growth leader with experience in CRM tools, AI-powered solutions, or reporting dashboards.

Why Join Us?

• Play a central role in EMEA growth, winning high-profile opportunities and shaping future strategies.
• Gain exposure to international markets and high-profile clients across multiple industries.
• Work at a regional level, collaborating closely with market growth leads across EMEA.
• Advance your career by working directly with top business leaders and contributing to strategic transformation projects.
• Contribute to the evolution of business development processes, including OneProcess and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team focused on strategic impact.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape how a leading agency drives growth. If you’re ready for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Our benefits and policies are designed to ensure our employees feel comfortable, inspired and equipped to thrive and do their best work. We offer a wide range of benefits across health, family, community, finance and time away including:

• Competitive Annual Holiday plus an additional day holiday for your birthday and 3 days over the festive season.
• Flexible working - Hybrid working policy and 30 days work from anywhere worldwide!
• Financial Wellbeing - Pension plan, income protection, and life insurance at 4x annual salary.
• Building a Family - Up to five months of paid leave for maternity, adoptive, or shared parental leave. Also supports with Peppy for pregnancy and parenthood services.
• Health and Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Digital GP, wellbeing programs, Cycle to Work, gym subsidy, Quit Smoking, flu vaccinations, and 24/7 support.
• Personal and Professional Development - Clear progression routes and continuous training via Edelman Learning Institute
• Community – Weekly staff gatherings and Citizenship Activities, paid by Edelman.

Our Values

• The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
• The Freedom to be Constantly Curious
• The Courage to do the Right Thing
• The Commitment to Positively Impact Society

Edelman is a provider of equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable, impactful, respectful and culturally-curious workplace that drives innovative thinking, cultivates diverse ideas, and promotes true collaboration among our employees and our partners. For further information visit: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Edelman

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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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