Senior Business Development Manager

Central Employment; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North East Social Media and Creative agency is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive new business activities. The role involves developing business opportunities, managing a sales pipeline, and mentoring a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in digital media and a proven track record in sales.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a new business-focused role.
• Experience in digital media, marketing, or advertising solutions.
• Proven track record of generating profitable business.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage opportunities from prospect research to pitch.
• Mentor and grow a team of Business Development Managers.

Skills

Digital media

Marketing

Advertising solutions

Sales performance

Team collaboration

Communication

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring Marketing, eCommerce, Digital and Creative talent across the UK

Central Employment is partnering with a leading North East Social Media and Creative agency to appoint a Senior Business Development (Social Media & Creative). This role involves working alongside the senior management team to manage and drive all new business activities for the organization.

Purpose of the role:

• Create and develop new business opportunities aligned with the company's targeting strategy across Social Media, Paid Social Media, and Creative services.
• Take ownership of creating a sales pipeline.
• Manage opportunities from prospect research to pitch.
• Identify additional digital media and creative services that add value.
• Mentor and grow a team of Business Development Managers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, deploy, and follow-up on outbound prospecting campaigns for Organic & Paid Social Media services and Creative solutions.
• Review media for opportunities.
• Guide prospects professionally through the sales process.
• Mentor and develop other team members to improve sales performance.
• Manage project teams responding to RFIs and RFPs, ensuring high standards in writing and design.
• Build relationships with online marketing managers, directors, and CMOs.
• Handover clients to delivery teams during onboarding.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop additional revenue opportunities within key eCommerce client accounts.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in digital media, marketing, or advertising solutions.
• Approximately 3+ years in a new business-focused role.
• Understanding of social media, creative, and production processes and how they achieve client goals.
• Commercially astute with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• In-depth knowledge of the broader digital space.
• Personable, presentable, and articulate.
• Motivated, collaborative team player, and an outstanding communicator.
• Ability to mentor junior sales staff.
• Proven track record of generating profitable business and revenue.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Marketing Services, Advertising Services, and Design Services

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