NEW BUSINESS AND MARKETING MANAGER/SENIOR MANAGER

MediaLab Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent media agency recognized as Campaign’s 2024 Independent Media Agency of the Year. This business development role offers the opportunity to drive growth and collaborate with various teams, focusing on marketing communications and new business efforts. Ideal candidates are proactive project managers with agency experience seeking to advance their careers.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure)

Flexi-hours and work abroad scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Gym discounts

Paid charity days

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within a media or tech agency environment is essential.
• Proficiency with CRM systems like Hubspot is required.
• Strong project management and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pitches and manage timelines and deliverables.
• Assist in delivering the agency's marketing plan.
• Support prospecting and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

CRM proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Business development experience

Job description

JOIN OUR JOURNEY

Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, named Campaign’s 2024 Independent Media Agency of the Year, celebrating over twenty years of data-driven success.

We are purpose-led, data-driven, and proudly independent, trusted to deliver success for some of the UK’s most ambitious and complex organizations. Our independence fosters strong client relationships based on trust and performance, and supports our team in doing impactful work.

Medialab holds an IPA Effectiveness accreditation until 2025, is recognized as a Campaign Best Place to Work 2024, and is an IPA People-First Promise agency. We have won double Gold at the IPA Effectiveness Awards, are among Campaign’s Top 20 fastest-growing media agencies, and are a certified Google Premium Partner.

OUR VALUES

• Commit to Doing the Right Thing (Take ownership and be accountable)
• Help People Flourish (Invest in people)
• Dig Deeper to Understand Better (Data-driven curiosity)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, social events, and annual parties. Additional perks include:

• Time to Unwind: 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), birthday & mental health days off, flexi-hours, work abroad scheme.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility between home and office, with requests for flexible arrangements considered from the start.
• Career Growth: Quarterly reviews, CPD Platinum training, mentoring, leadership support.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, gym discounts, wellbeing apps, free counselling.
• Supporting Families: Enhanced parental leave, life assurance.
• Giving Back: Paid charity days, sustainability initiatives.
• Perks & Rewards: Retail discounts, long-service trips, vibrant team culture.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

This role is within Medialab’s business development team, responsible for marketing communications and new business activities. It offers an excellent opportunity to drive growth for the UK's leading independent media agency and Campaign’s 2024 Independent Media Agency of the Year. The successful candidate will lead new business efforts and collaborate closely with the marketing team.

Ideal candidates are proactive, excellent project managers, and strong communicators. Experience in an agency business development team and seeking increased responsibility and progression are essential.

You will line manage the Business Development Executive and work closely with client teams, the Medialab Board, and media and data specialists, gaining comprehensive insight into the business.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

New Business

• Coordinate pitches—manage timelines, deliverables, design, and pitch theatre needs, ensuring high-quality responses from RFI to final pitch.
• Develop and improve credentials and case studies.
• Support prospecting—identify and research new business opportunities.
• Champion Hubspot, maximizing its potential for the team.

Marketing

• Assist in delivering the agency's marketing plan, working with the Head of Growth and Business Development Executive on social media, website, blog, awards, events, thought leadership, video content, and PR.

Must Have Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Hubspot)
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Experience in business development within a media or tech agency environment