New Business Director

Havas Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global content agency seeks a New Business Director to oversee end-to-end pitch processes and grow client partnerships across the UK. The role involves crafting proposals, strategic outreach, and managing project visibility. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years' experience in a related field and a proven ability to deliver revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in a New Business or Growth role.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth.
• Experience in managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end RFP processes and lead proposals.
• Build relationships with Havas New Business teams.
• Identify and target priority client accounts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Relationship management

Lead generation

Creative thinking

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Agency :

Prose On Pixels

Job Description :

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Prose on Pixels is a global content at scale agency built to address the marketing challenges of today and deliver meaningful content into the future.With our unique AI powered Audience-First production model, we Create, Scale and Personalize content to captivate audiences and achieve desired brand and business outcomes.

We deliver production with a performance mindset - resulting in harder working content, reduced waste, and stronger ROI.

Introduction

We’re looking for a strategic and commercially mindedNew Business Directorto lead and grow our pipeline of opportunities across the UK and global markets. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end pitch processes, crafting compelling proposals, and building strong relationships with intermediaries, clients, and internal teams. You’ll play a key role in driving proactive outreach, increasing visibility for Prose on Pixels within the Havas network, and shaping our new business strategy. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about unlocking growth.

Mission & Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end RFP processes

• Successfully lead RFIs and RFPs from initial briefing to final submission, ensuring strategic alignment, clear timelines, and coordinated contributions across teams.

Author New Business Proposals

• Translate briefs into tailored proposals, craft service narratives, and guide SoW, pricing &resourcing discussions. Coordinate internal reviews to ensure submissions reflect POP’s positioning and operational capabilities.

Build strong relationships with the Havas Group New Business teams

• Partner closely with both UK and Global Havas New Business teams to ensure POP is embedded into relevant opportunities and networks.

Act as POP’s Lead for UK internal events and visibility initiatives

• Represent POP in key internal forums, credentials showcases and thought leadership opportunities across the UK network.

Map and lead proactive outreach to potential clients

• Identify and target priority accounts based on category and growth potential, while coordinating outreach strategies with the Comms Lead.

Develop and nurture relationships with intermediaries and consultants

• Build trusted connections with key industry intermediaries to increase POP’s visibility and participation in key pitch opportunities.

Lead the development of case studies

• Collaborate with the Comms Lead to turn successful projects into strategic, compelling case studies for pitches and external promotion.

Own and maintain the Global New Business tracking & CRM tools

• Manage POP’s New Business dashboard and reporting process, supported by the Growth Coordinator, ensuring visibility of pipeline, conversion rates, and performance insights.

Background/Experience & Skills

• 8–10 years’ experience in a New Business or Growth role.
• Background in a Creative or Production agency, or from a Media agency with a strong understanding of production workflows.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing high-value client partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing new business strategies.
• Strong network of industry contacts, including existing relationships with intermediaries.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent coordination and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Highly proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Confident communicator and persuasive presenter, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally.
• Comfortable navigating pitch processes, RFI/RFP responses, and contract negotiations.
• Social and confident networker, with a natural ability to build rapport and represent the agency both internally and externally.
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify new opportunities and unlock growth potential.
• Experienced in lead generation, pipeline management, and CRM tools.

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Contract Type :

Permanent

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