New Business Manager

DNA Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Referral bonus

Immediate start

Job summary

DNA Recruit is seeking a New Business Manager for a London-based independent creative agency. This hands-on role supports the commercial team from initial enquiry through to pitch and conversion, coordinating RFI/RFP responses and helping to position the agency's capabilities.

You'll work closely with Account Management, Strategy, Creative and Production, coordinating pitches, managing timelines and stakeholders, and developing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency environment and new business processes.
• Experience coordinating RFI/RFP responses and agency pitches.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially curious and interested in how agencies win new business.
• A genuine desire to develop a career in New Business or Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Support the agency's new business pipeline from initial enquiry to pitch and conversion.
• Coordinate RFI and RFP responses from brief through to submission.
• Help plan and deliver new business pitches with cross-functional teams.
• Work with Account Management, Strategy, Creative and Production to coordinate responses.
• Manage timelines and internal stakeholders across the process.
• Research prospective clients and opportunities to grow the pipeline.
• Prepare credentials, case studies and pitch materials.
• Support client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain accurate new business records and pipeline information.
• Follow up on opportunities and ensure actions are progressed.
• Support reporting and wider new business administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline new business processes.

Skills

New business

Account management

RFI/RFP

Pitches

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication

Organisation

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job description

New Business Manager – Creative Agency – London (Hybrid)

Are you a New Business Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity?

DNA Recruit are working with an ambitious independent creative agency looking for a New Business Manager to join its growing commercial team on a newly created role.

This is a great opportunity for an agency professional with experience in account management, RFI/RFP processes and pitches who is looking to take the next step into New Business. The agency is particularly open to candidates currently working as an Account Executive, Senior Account Executive or Account Manager who want to move into a dedicated new business position.

You will report into a senior member of the commercial team and work closely with Account Management, Strategy, Creative, Production and Leadership to support opportunities from initial engagement through to pitch and conversion.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on role supporting the agency's new business activity and helping keep opportunities moving from initial enquiry through to successful pitch.

You will coordinate RFI and RFP responses, support pitch development, manage internal stakeholders and help ensure the agency is presenting its capabilities in the strongest possible way.

The role will suit someone who understands agency processes, enjoys working across different teams and has a genuine interest in business development and winning new clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the agency's new business pipeline and opportunities.


• Coordinate RFI and RFP responses from brief through to submission.


• Support the planning and delivery of new business pitches.


• Work with Account Management, Strategy, Creative and Production teams to coordinate pitch responses.


• Manage timelines, deliverables and internal stakeholders throughout the new business process.


• Research prospective clients, brands, sectors and opportunities.


• Help prepare credentials, case studies and pitch materials.


• Support client meetings, chemistry sessions and presentations.


• Maintain accurate new business records and pipeline information.


• Follow up on opportunities and ensure actions are progressed.


• Support reporting and wider new business administration.


• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline new business processes.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience working within an agency environment.


• Experience working on RFI/RFP processes and agency pitches.


• Account management or client-handling experience is highly desirable.


• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Confident working with senior stakeholders.


• Commercially curious and interested in how agencies win new business.


• A genuine desire to develop a career in New Business or Business Development.

You may currently be an Account Executive, Senior Account Executive or Account Manager who has gained good exposure to pitches and new business and is now ready to make the move into a more commercially focused role.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 plus bonus per annum


• Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office)


• Start: Immediate


• Reference: AW 12214


• We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know anyone who might be interested please forward the link to the job advert to them.


• Be the first to know about our latest roles by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.