Business Development Manager (Growth Manager)
Solihull (Hybrid) - Can also be based from Manchester, Bristol, Milton Keynes, or Leeds
About us:
We’re part of Europe’s largest integrated marketing agency, with offices in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Bristol & Leeds. We've a (literal) wheelbarrow full of awards from Cannes Lions, Clios, to One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So, creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do. Our team of passionate creatives, strategists, and marketers is made up of a broad range of backgrounds and cultures, and all share a common goal - to create exceptional work that we care deeply about. With a wide range of skill sets and deep process knowledge, we are constantly learning and pushing boundaries. Join us and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of advertising.
To help us continue building on this success, we’re looking for a Growth Manager to help identify and generate opportunities for our Media & PR/Social businesses, who work closely with our clients to identify and secure the best media coverage and create opportunities to amplify their brands and manage their reputations.
Armed with case studies of how we’ve helped make our clients famous in the hearts and minds of consumers, you’ll have an enviable portfolio to showcase our abilities to new prospects. So, if you love sales and want to work in the fast-paced environment of the best agency in the land, then read on.
Requirements
As Growth Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving growth across the agency by proactively opening doors with new prospects and building a strong, sustainable pipeline of opportunities.
Working closely with the Growth leadership team, you’ll be responsible for identifying and engaging target brands, maintaining momentum across conversations, and supporting the early stages of proposals and tender responses.
Key Responsibilities
Prospecting & Outreach
* Proactively identify and engage target brands, using our portfolio of award-winning work, tools, thought leadership and creative ‘value-adds’ to open doors and create meaningful conversations.
* Use of LinkedIn, email, in-person events and other channels to engage with key decision makers.
Pipeline Management
* Own and manage the new business pipeline, ensuring all opportunities are tracked, progressed and kept warm through strategic follow-ups.
* Maintain and evolve target account lists, including tracking key contacts, monitoring market signals to identify timely opportunities.
Proposals & Tender Support
* Contribute to the development of case studies, credentials and tender documentation (RFIs, PQQs, ITTs), ensuring responses are clear, compelling and on time.
Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a business development, recruitment, sales or growth role, with a strong track record in proactive outreach and lead generation
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and keep momentum across a pipeline
* Commercially minded, with an understanding of how to identify and qualify high-potential opportunities
* Experience supporting proposals, case studies, pitch materials or tender documentation is highly desirable – excellent written skills.
* Background in a B2B environment (agency, media, professional services or similar) preferred
What We’re Looking For
* A proactive self-starter who thrives on opening doors and creating opportunities
* Someone who is equally comfortable building relationships and managing detail in subsequent follow ups
* A team player who can collaborate across disciplines to drive growth
* A growth mindset - curious, ambitious and motivated to help the agency win
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus 3 additional collective shutdown days, enhanced pension contributions, private health, life assurance and much more.
A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you’ll have access to industry-leading training and development programmes, plus you’ll get to work closely with the world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team, and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.