Sales Business Development Manager

Twenty Fifth Media; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25,000–£35,000 base salary + commission

Hybrid working – mix of London office days & WFH

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Office closed over Christmas & New Year

Your birthday off, always

Regular progression opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic advertising agency in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth by managing the full business development cycle. Your role will involve targeting beauty brands, negotiating contracts, and closing deals in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in business development, strong communication skills, and a passion for the beauty industry. This position offers a base salary of £25,000–£35,000 plus commission, with a hybrid working model and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ business development or sales experience, ideally in digital marketing.
• Strong understanding or passion for the beauty industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confident communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive the agency’s growth through full business development cycle.
• Research and target ambitious beauty brands.
• Negotiate contracts and consistently meet new business targets.

Skills

Business development

Consultative selling

Relationship building

Digital marketing knowledge

CRM systems proficiency

Tools

CRM tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Meta platforms

TikTok

Job description

We’re a female-founded agency passionate about helping beauty and wellness brands scale through strategic Meta and TikTok advertising.

Our clients are ambitious, creative, and growing and we’re proud to grow alongside them. We’re bold, collaborative, and love working with brands that are ready to make waves.

Now, we’re looking for a fearless Business Development Manager to join our team and own the sales function end-to-end. If you thrive on building relationships, closing deals, and bringing fresh ideas to the table, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Business Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving the agency’s growth. You’ll own the entire business development cycle from prospecting and pitching, through to negotiating contracts and closing partnerships. Because we specialise in beauty, you’ll need to understand the unique challenges and opportunities in the industry. This knowledge will help you connect authentically with clients and position us as their trusted growth partner. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, perfect for someone confident, ambitious, and excited to make a big impact.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Research, identify, and target ambitious beauty brands
• Lead outreach through calls, tailored emails, and social engagement
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline via CRM tools and LinkedIn
• Attend beauty and consumer brand events to network with decision-makers

Consultative Selling

• Understand client goals, challenges, and audiences
• Present tailored TikTok and Meta growth strategies
• Clearly communicate our unique value and approach

Closing Deals

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and retainers
• Consistently meet or exceed quarterly new business targets
• Stay up to date on beauty and wellness industry trends
• Share insights to shape sales strategies and proposals
• Work closely with internal teams to develop winning proposals
• Ensure a smooth handoff from sales to delivery

Performance Tracking

• Monitor leads, conversions, and outreach effectiveness
• Refine strategies based on data and results

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ business development or sales experience, ideally within digital marketing, advertising, or agency environments
• Strong understanding of (or passion for) the beauty industry
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled at building relationships, pitching, and closing
• Tech-savvy with CRM systems, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, TikTok, and Meta platforms

What we offer

• £25,000–£35,000 base salary + commission on closed deals
• Hybrid working – mix of London office days & WFH
• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Office closed over Christmas & New Year
• Your birthday off, always
• Regular progression opportunities as we grow

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries
• Advertising Services