Senior Business Development Manager (creative/branding/design agency background required)
Hybrid
£50-70K
We’re looking for a commercially driven and creatively minded Senior Business Development Manager to join a leading independent brand strategy and design consultancy in London.
This is a pivotal role within the Growth team, leading inbound new business opportunities while helping shape the agency’s market presence, reputation, and pipeline strategy.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership to nurture opportunities, lead high-impact pitches and proposals, and drive conversion across a diverse portfolio of prospective clients.
What you’ll be doing:
• Managing and qualifying inbound opportunities through the sales pipeline
• Leading pitches, proposals, RFIs, and RFPs from brief to delivery
• Collaborating with Strategy, Design, Futures, Marketing, and Client Management teams
• Supporting outbound lead generation and proactive business development activity
• Developing compelling presentations, budgets, and growth plans
• Planning and delivering targeted new business events and activations
• Helping shape marketing themes and messaging aligned to market opportunities
What we’re looking for:
• Proven business development experience within a creative agency, branding, strategy, or design environment.
• Strong understanding of brand, strategy, and design disciplines
• Experience managing complex opportunities in a fast-paced agency setting
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, resilient, and highly collaborative mindset
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional proposal and presentation skills
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected creative consultancy and play a key role in shaping its future growth.
📍 London-based
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