Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager My client is looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to drive new revenue, build strong client relationships, and champion the full breadth of the group’s services. This is a key growth role with real influence, autonomy, and the chance to shape how the agency scales. Key Responsibilities * New Business Generation - Identify, target and convert new clients across sectors, with a focus on social media, digital marketing and creative production opportunities. * Pipeline Management - Build and maintain a healthy pipeline, ensuring consistent forecasting and revenue visibility. * Client Discovery - Lead discovery calls, understand client challenges, and shape tailored proposals * Proposal Development - Work with internal teams to create compelling, insight‑led proposals and pitch decks. * Cross‑Selling - Spot opportunities * Relationship Building - Build long‑term partnerships, ensuring clients feel supported, understood and excited to work with the group. * Market Insight - Stay ahead of social, digital and creative trends to position the agency as a strategic partner. * Collaboration - Work closely with creative, strategy, production and digital teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery. Skills and Experience * Proven experience in business development, agency sales, or marketing services * Strong understanding of social media, digital marketing and/or creative production * Confident presenting, pitching and leading commercial conversations * Ability to translate client needs into clear, strategic solutions * Excellent communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills * Highly organised, proactive and commercially driven * Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, creative environment