Growth & Partnerships Lead

JLB; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in London is seeking a Growth and Partnerships Lead to drive business development and secure high-value client opportunities. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in sales and a strong background in marketing services, capable of building relationships and crafting compelling proposals. This role offers significant impact within an ambitious team, striving to make a lasting mark in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in sales, business development, or growth leadership.
• Strong background in PR, social, or experiential marketing services.
• Confident in pitches and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and secure new client relationships.
• Lead outbound activities and manage tenders.
• Identify opportunities in a competitive market.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Client relationship management

Persuasive communication

CRM proficiency

Proposal crafting

Job description

GROWTH AND PARTNERSHIPS LEAD

About the Role

An incredible client of our is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to spearhead growth - uncovering and securing high-value client opportunities across Social, PR, and Experiential. You’ll be at the forefront of our expansion, turning ambition into measurable wins.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone with a track record in driving business development and securing new client relationships, ideally in a creative, marketing, or communications agency environment. You’ll lead outbound activity, craft standout proposals and presentations, manage tenders, and bring together the right internal experts to win.

You’ll have the full backing of senior leadership and marketing support, but you’ll be the driver - identifying opportunities, opening doors, and creating momentum in a competitive market.

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in sales, business development, or growth leadership, with a proven record of securing significant new business
• Strong background in PR, social, experiential, or wider marketing services; well-connected within sport, entertainment, or lifestyle sectors
• Confident and persuasive communicator, excelling in pitches, presentations, and compelling written proposals
• Experienced in managing the full sales cycle: from outreach to contract, with CRM proficiency
• Highly detail-oriented with a meticulous approach to bids, proposals, and forecasting
• Commercially astute with the ability to spot and seize market opportunities
• Resilient, proactive, and energised by a fast-moving, competitive environment

What You’ll Bring

• An entrepreneurial mindset with a hunger for growth
• The ability to think strategically and act decisively
• A network of industry connections and the credibility to engage at the highest level
• A natural ability to inspire confidence - both internally and with potential clients

The Opportunity

You’ll join an ambitious, creative team at a moment of strong momentum. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping our next chapter of growth - building relationships, winning work, and leaving a lasting mark.

Sounds like your next role? Apply now!