New Business Manager

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

We are partnering with a global creative agency delivering standout work for fashion, sports, lifestyle and entertainment brands. The New Business Manager will own the pipeline from prospecting to conversion, expanding the agency’s network and ensuring brands and leaders are on the radar for future collaborations.

The role emphasizes opening doors, nurturing executive relationships, and turning them into long-term partnerships.

Job description

We are partnering with a fantastic, global creative agency, that produce incredible work for a range of household name brands in the fashion, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors.

They've gone through an impressive period of growth in recent months and are now looking for a talented New Business Manager to help them elevate even further, and to own the New Business pipeline from prospecting through to conversion! The role will involve building the agency's reputation, expanding their network, and making sure they're on the radar of the brands, businesses, and people they want to work with.

You’ll be someone who enjoys opening doors and building genuine connections with senior brand and marketing leaders. You’ll know how to start meaningful conversations, nurture relationships over time, and turn those connections into long-term partnerships.

This role will involve shaping the agency's EMEA New Business Strategy, working closely with the founders and MD, to identify the brands and businesses where you can genuinely add value.

This role will suit someone who knows the creative agency landscape inside out and understands what makes successful brand-agency relationships work. You’ll bring a strong commercial instinct, a clear understanding of how agencies operate, and a track record of creating new relationships and opportunities where none existed before.

Our client is based in London, and you'll be required at their studio for 2 days each week.