Head of Growth & New Business

DNA Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers

Job summary

DNA Recruit, a digital agency, seeks a Head of Growth to own the outbound new business strategy and drive growth. You will lead the full sales cycle from targeting accounts through to close, sharpening the foundation for larger, higher-value opportunities with senior decision-makers.

The role demands a proven agency BD track record, ability to originate and close new business, and strong CRM and pipeline discipline. Hybrid Leeds location with a competitive package including bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency new business and BD is essential.
• Must have a proven track record of originating and closing new client opportunities.
• Strong understanding of B2B agency buying processes and senior stakeholder decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full outbound sales process from target account identification to close.
• Refine target accounts around senior decision-makers and high-value opportunities.
• Develop outbound campaigns across LinkedIn, email, events and personal networks.
• Lead discovery and qualification conversations to understand client needs and urgency.
• Develop and lead compelling proposals and pitches.
• Own pricing conversations within the agency’s commercial framework.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide reliable forecasting.
• Identify revenue gaps early and take proactive action.
• Feed market insights into proposition and marketing activity.
• Ensure structured handover to Client Services after securing a new client.

Skills

Agency new business

Business development

Originating opportunities

Closing new business

Senior stakeholder engagement

CRM pipeline management

RFPs & procurement

Hunter mentality

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM tooling

Job description

DNA Recruit, a digital agency, seeks a Head of Growth to own the outbound new business strategy and drive growth. You will lead the full sales cycle from targeting accounts through to close, sharpening the foundation for larger, higher-value opportunities with senior decision-makers.

The role demands a proven agency BD track record, ability to originate and close new business, and strong CRM and pipeline discipline. Hybrid Leeds location with a competitive package including bonus and benefits.