Marketing and Business Development Executive

VOX Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

VOX Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Business Development and Marketing Executive for a professional services firm in the UK. You will work with the Director of Business Development and Marketing to drive growth through new business opportunities and targeted marketing.

The role combines business development and marketing, from researching prospects and managing CRM opportunities to content creation, campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• Marketing experience with exposure to business development or lead generation.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.
• Ability to balance commercial priorities with hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and develop client/referrer relationships.
• Manage opportunities through the CRM and track progress.
• Create engaging content and deliver campaigns to raise profile.
• Organise events and support marketing activities.
• Support CRM development and track performance; translate activity into results.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Content creation

Lead generation

Relationship building

Digital marketing

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Business Development and Marketing Executive to join a growing, forward-thinking professional services firm. Working closely with the Director of Business Development and Marketing, you’ll play a key role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, developing client and referrer relationships, and delivering targeted marketing activity.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where business development and marketing go hand in hand. From researching prospective clients and managing opportunities through the CRM to creating engaging content, delivering campaigns and organising events, you’ll help raise the organisation’s profile, strengthen relationships and generate new business. You’ll also support the development of the CRM system, track performance and ensure activity translates into measurable commercial results.

The Company

An established and ambitious professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for client service. With more than 100 employees across multiple locations, the organisation combines specialist expertise with a personal, relationship‑led approach.

Committed to continued growth, innovation and client satisfaction, the firm offers a collaborative and inclusive working environment where people are encouraged to develop and make a real contribution. It is also recognised for its commitment to employee engagement, career development and work‑life balance.

Your Profile

You’ll be a proactive, commercially aware professional with experience in marketing with some exposure to business development or lead generation marketing, ideally within professional services or another relationship‑led environment. You’ll be confident building relationships, spotting opportunities and taking ownership of projects, with the ability to balance commercial priorities with hands‑on marketing delivery.

You’ll also bring strong communication, copywriting and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail, experience using CRM systems to manage contacts, track opportunities and support campaigns, a good understanding of digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, content and events, the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, clients, referrers and external agencies, a results-driven approach, with the ability to analyse activity, measure outcomes and recommend improvements, the initiative to work independently, manage competing priorities and see projects through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ambitious and enthusiastic who wants to make a tangible impact on business growth while developing their career within a supportive, progressive organisation