New Business Manager

Wearecoolr; London, West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative social media agency is on the lookout for a New Business Manager to drive their expanding pipeline of opportunities. This role involves executing business development strategies, managing pitches, and building relationships with clients. The agency values creativity and strategic thinking, seeking someone with agency experience and excellent communication skills. With a hybrid working model and a culture that promotes diversity and collaboration, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing team dedicated to transforming brands through impactful campaigns.

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with experience

Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 remote)

25 days annual leave

Two weeks work-from-anywhere

Birthday Day off

Wellbeing Day off with a £50 voucher

Free office snacks and drinks

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Weekly socials and activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a social or creative agency managing multiple accounts.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the agency's business development strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers at prospective brands.

Skills

Creative & Strategic Thinking

Client-Facing Skills

Pitching & Negotiation

Agency Experience

Industry Knowledge

Proactive & Self-Motivated

Resilient & Adaptable

Team Player

Job description

Who are Coolr?

We’re an independent social media agency composed of creatives, social experts, content publishers, and change makers.

Deeply connected to popular culture, our work links brands with their audiences at scale. Our clients include Burger King, Lidl, Deliveroo, and Samsung, among others. Our goal is to become the biggest social agency worldwide.

With a 70% growth last year, our agency is expanding rapidly, and we’re just getting started. By 2025, we aim to be a standout social agency in the UK, the US, and beyond.

We have a strong growth platform and have made significant progress—now, we want to elevate our efforts to the next level.

About the role:

We’re seeking a New Business Manager to oversee our expanding pipeline of opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1. New Business Strategy: Contribute to and execute the agency's overall business development strategy, helping to identify and prioritize target accounts and sectors.
2. Managing RFIs and pitch development: Support the creation of tailored proposals, presentations, and pitch materials, including research, deck creation, and response coordination.
3. Project Management: Provide insights and support to internal teams during the development of creative concepts and strategies for pitches.
4. Building Client Relationships: Cultivate relationships with decision-makers at prospective brands and serve as the main contact during the sales process.
5. Pitch Delivery: Maintain professionalism during pitches, including pitch theatre, team preparation, and in-person presentations.
6. Onboarding & Coordination: Coordinate the client handover to the account management team post-win, ensuring smooth information transfer.
7. Reporting: Prepare and present updates on new opportunities, wins, and pipeline status to senior leadership.
8. Commercial Acumen & Scoping: Develop project scopes and cost estimates, aligning creative ideas with client budgets for profitable campaigns.

What we are looking for:

1. Creative & Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand client needs and translate them into creative solutions and campaigns.
2. Agency Experience: Prior experience in a social or creative agency, managing multiple accounts, collaborating across teams, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
3. Client-Facing Skills: Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
4. Pitching & Negotiation: Proven success in creating compelling pitches and negotiating contracts.
5. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of social media, influencer marketing, and content creation landscapes.
6. Team Player: Strong collaboration skills across creative, strategy, and leadership teams.
7. Proactive & Self-Motivated: Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and stay productive.
8. Resilient & Adaptable: Capable of thriving in a dynamic environment and staying motivated.

A Coolr Offer

We value our team’s hard work, offering:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
• 25 days annual leave
• Two weeks work-from-anywhere
• Birthday Day off
• Wellbeing Day off with a £50 voucher
• Free office snacks and drinks
• Private healthcare, cycle-to-work, tech schemes, and more
• Weekly socials, Book Club, Social Club, and future activities

Coolr Culture:

We are a unified team, supporting each other to turn our clients into industry leaders through innovative, award-winning campaigns. Our culture encourages stepping out of comfort zones to pursue excellence while embracing authenticity and potential.

Coolr DE&I:

We strive for a safe, inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. Embracing diversity fosters creativity, innovation, and success, driving us toward becoming the world’s best social media agency. We are proud of our current diversity efforts and committed to continuous improvement in our industry and beyond.