Junior Business Development Manager

Elixirr; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Colchester

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

Elixirr Digital is a fast-growing digital agency specialising in SEO, PPC, social media marketing, web development, branding, and digital strategy. We help businesses enhance their online presence, drive growth, and achieve their marketing goals through innovative and data-driven digital solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and expand our client base. You will be responsible for identifying potential clients, conducting outreach, and building relationships to generate leads. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is results-driven, and has a passion for digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Outreach

1. Research and identify potential clients across industries that would benefit from our digital services.
2. Conduct cold outreach via LinkedIn, email, and phone calls to generate new business leads.
3. Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and nurture relationships.

Sales & Business Development

1. Qualify leads and schedule meetings with potential clients.
2. Work closely with senior business development managers to refine sales strategies.
3. Assist in creating compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
4. Support the negotiation and closing of deals.

Networking & Relationship Management

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
2. Attend industry events, networking meetups, and webinars to promote our agency.
3. Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities.

Collaboration & Reporting

1. Work closely with the marketing team to align outreach efforts with campaigns.
2. Provide regular reports on outreach activities, pipeline status, and sales performance.
3. Continuously seek opportunities to improve the business development process.

Requirements

1. 1+ years of experience in sales, business development, or digital marketing (internships or entry-level experience considered).
2. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
3. Confidence in cold outreach (email, LinkedIn, and phone).
4. Interest in digital marketing and willingness to learn about our services.
5. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to take on challenges.
6. Experience with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

1. Work with a talented, supportive team on exciting client projects.
2. Enjoy flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
3. Opportunity to lead projects and shape development best practices.
4. Competitive salary with performance related annual bonus and stock options scheme.
5. Support for professional growth and skill development.