Growth Director - Leading Social Agency

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A social-first marketing agency in Greater London is seeking a Growth Director to drive new business and revenue growth. The ideal candidate has experience in sales and business development, with a successful background in closing high-value deals. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact within a successful and expanding agency. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the social and creator marketing landscape.

Qualifications

• Understanding of culture, platforms, and players that drive results.
• Confident in pitching and retaining major brand partners.
• Track record of generating significant annual revenue.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales journey from prospecting to closing.
• Evaluate inbound opportunities for strategic fit.
• Build credibility as a trusted consultant.

Skills

Knowledge of social and creator marketing landscape

Sales and business development experience

Closing integrated deals over £250K

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Ambitious and proactive

Job description

Overview

Our client is a social-first agency positioned for the "creator economy" - they partner with brands to engage influencers, content creators and communities and help brands identify their cultural value to connect with audiences in meaningful ways.

They are looking for a driven Growth Director to join during a growth phase. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on a scaling, successful business.

The Role

The role is a strategic leadership position focused on driving new business, revenue growth, and long-term agency expansion. You will be responsible for building the agency\'s client base, growing relationships, and shaping how the agency positions itself in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales journey - from prospecting and lead generation through to closing deals - including qualification, proposal development, pitching, relationship management, negotiation, and final sign-off
• Evaluate inbound opportunities to confirm strategic fit and ensure client needs align with the agency\'s social and creator-led offering
• Build credibility as a trusted consultant, shaping tailored pitches and effective negotiations grounded in a deep understanding of social strategy and creator marketing
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to align on services, value propositions, and pricing - driving revenue growth through integrated thinking
• Represent the agency at key industry events, cultivating strong relationships and identifying fresh opportunities for partnership and new business
• Partner with marketing to create engaging, relevant content that attracts and nurtures leads - while sharing insights to continuously refine and strengthen go-to-market strategies

About You

• Good knowledge of the social and creator marketing landscape - you understand the culture, platforms, and players that drive results
• Experience in a sales or business development role, confidently pitching to and retaining major brand partners
• Proven track record of closing integrated deals valued at £250K+ in annual revenue
• Exceptional attention to detail - from crafting compelling emails to delivering polished, high-impact proposals
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with an appreciation for how powerful first impressions can be
• A natural relationship builder who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Ambitious, proactive, and growth-driven, always looking for new opportunities to elevate performance and deliver results

Company and Equality

Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital, so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website: https://www.spheredigitalrecruitment.com/

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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