New Business Development Manager - Creative Communications Agency

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Creative Communications agency in London seeks a New Business Development Manager. The role involves generating new business, managing relationships, and driving sales. A successful candidate will have proven experience in business development and strong communication skills, with potential earnings of up to £100k per annum including bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development or sales.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with global brands.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through networking and referrals.
• Prepare proposals and quotations for prospective clients.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

CRM proficiency

Target-driven mindset

Tools

CRM systems

Sales tracking tools

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New Business Development Manager - Creative Communications Agency, London (City of London)

Client: CoCo Group

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Manager

Desired Start Date – June 1st, 2025

Location: Shoreditch, London

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for business development and sales?

Do you thrive on building strong client relationships and uncovering new opportunities?

Do you have knowledge and experience of the creative communications industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is an integrated creative agency delivering extraordinary marketing for global brands and ambitious scale-ups. In less than 2 years, they’ve built a reputation as one to watch in 2025 through high-quality, quick-turn top-performing campaigns with some of the most recognizable IP in the world.

They uniquely combine actual brand-side leadership experience in-house with standout creative and design talent to create a marketing power-up for global brands.

With this success comes growth, and the company is looking to expand its UK-based team further by adding their first formal Business Development role.

Role Purpose

As a New Business Development Firestarter, you will play a key role in generating new business, managing customer relationships, and driving sales within their business management & accounts function. This hybrid role combines lead generation, client management, and sales support, offering a dynamic and rewarding challenge.

The successful candidate will work directly under the Managing Director and Business Growth Lead / Non-executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with both B2B and B2C global brands
• Set up appointments for the business team on larger opportunities and coordinate the conversion of leads into new business
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach
• Discover cross-selling opportunities across existing partners
• Utilize CRM systems to track leads, manage customer data, and maximize conversions
• Represent the agency at networking events, exhibitions, and industry conferences
• Prepare proposals and quotations for prospective clients in collaboration with internal teams
• Achieve individual and team sales targets while delivering excellent service

The successful candidate will come equipped with:

• Proven experience in Business Development, sales, or a similar role
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in CRM systems and sales tracking tools
• A proactive and target-driven mindset

On-target earnings [OTE] can potentially double the salary (£80k) by meeting the targets below. These are assessed quarterly (quarterly bonus of £10k), with no bonus payments under 70% achievement. The payment cap is 150% of the target, at which point a review occurs. The ultimate potential salary under this structure is £100k per annum.