New Business Development Manager - Creative Communications Agency

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative communications agency in London is seeking a New Business Development Manager. This role involves generating new business, managing client relationships, and driving sales. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development and a proactive mindset. With competitive on-target earnings that can double the base salary, this is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a growing agency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development or sales.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Communication

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Tools

CRM systems

Sales tracking tools

Job description

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New Business Development Manager - Creative Communications Agency, London

Client: CoCo Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

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 recognisable 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, the company is expanding its UK-based team and is looking to hire its 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 report directly to 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
• Utilise CRM systems to track leads, manage customer data, and maximise 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.