Business Development Manager - marketing agency

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Business Development Manager - Marketing Agency, England

Client:

Kindred | Marketing Recruitment Specialists

Location:

England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Sales Executive / Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / New Business Lead for Creative Marketing Agency

Remote – Ideal Candidate Will Be Close to London

We are working with an independent, boutique branding and production agency with studios across the globe employing a truly international workforce. Offering creative excellence with a hands-on, personalised approach across branding, digital marketing, SEO, web design, content production, and film. As a growing start-up with an international client base, the agency is looking to scale business development efforts and expand their client portfolio across the UK and EU markets.

Why Join This Agency?

1. Play a key role in scaling a creative, forward-thinking agency
2. Shape your own sales strategy with the freedom to innovate
3. Work remotely with a supportive and ambitious international team
4. Competitive salary + bonus structure, with long-term growth potential

Role Overview

We’re seeking a mid-weight Sales Specialist with a solid track record in business development within the digital marketing and branding space. This is a strategic hire for our client – you’ll be someone who can take ownership of sales, build a pipeline from scratch, and convert high-quality leads into long-term client relationships. You’ll have an entrepreneurial mindset, be well-networked in the UK digital sector, and ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build, manage, and grow a pipeline of new business opportunities in the UK and EU
2. Identify and connect with key decision-makers in target industries
3. Deliver compelling pitches that clearly communicate the agency's services and value proposition
4. Work closely with the agency co-founders to shape sales strategy and growth targets
5. Report regularly on sales performance, pipeline activity, and forecasts
6. Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery of projects.

Candidate Requirements:

1. 3–6 years of sales/business development experience in the digital marketing or branding sector pitching creative/marketing services
2. Strong network of contacts in the UK digital advertising and marketing space
3. Proven ability to set up and manage CRM/sales pipelines
4. Excellent communication, pitching, and presentation skills
5. Self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented approach
6. Comfortable working remotely with autonomy and accountability
7. Experience working in or with start-ups is highly desirable