New Business & Marketing Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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24.04.2025

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New Business & Marketing Director – Integrated Sports Marketing Agency – London (Hybrid)

Are you a New Business & Marketing Director looking for an exciting new opportunity? DNA Recruit is working with A Bold, Independent, and Multi-award-winning Integrated Sports Marketing Agency—renowned for pushing the boundaries in culture-led marketing—is looking for a commercially driven New Business & Marketing Director to spearhead growth and steer the agency into its next milestone. If you’re a natural dealmaker with a flair for building lasting relationships and a passion for creativity and strategy, this could be the role for you. With a strong commitment to culture-first thinking, this agency partners with some of the world’s most exciting brands across sport, entertainment, and beyond.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity with real influence and progression. You’ll be at the forefront of new business and marketing efforts, shaping strategy, converting high-value leads, and building a growth culture across the agency.

• Develop and implement the agency’s new business strategy aligned to commercial targets
• Lead end-to-end pitch processes—from prospecting through to post-pitch handover
• Drive inbound and outbound marketing efforts, working closely with PR and internal teams
• Manage and refine CRM usage (HubSpot) to ensure a seamless and data-informed pipeline
• Work closely with senior leadership and intermediaries to drive consistent growth
• Maintain and refresh agency creds, reels, and case studies in line with brand standards
• Champion thought leadership and speaker opportunities to raise the agency’s profile
• Track ROI, evaluate pitch performance, and monitor market activity to enhance conversion rates

This role offers the chance to grow into a key commercial leader within the agency’s senior team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven agency-side experience in a new business leadership role, with success in winning major UK and international accounts
• Strategic thinker with excellent pitch and presentation skills
• Highly proficient in CRM systems (HubSpot preferred)
• Deep understanding of marketing communications, sponsorship, and/or partnership marketing
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Culturally curious with a passion for sports, entertainment, and pop culture
• A fearless self-starter with strong organisational skills and a high-performance mindset

Salary: £80K–£90K DOE + growth-linked bonuses
Location: London (Hybrid) | Flexible working with WFH Wednesdays & Fridays
Job Reference: AW 11670

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