Business Development Manager - Leading Digital & Marketing Agency - Southampton (Hybrid)
We're working with an award-winning creative digital marketing agency with a decade-long track record of growth and innovation.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Head of Sales / Business Development Manager to lead a talented team and shape the commercial direction of a thriving agency at the cutting edge of digital strategy, technology and creative performance marketing. You will get to work with some inspirational leaders and be instrumental to the future growth of the organisation.
Their services span SAAS products, digital marketing (SEO, PPC, AI and Content) focusing on the B2B space operating within a niche industry sector.
The Role
You'll oversee the entire sales function - from new business generation to team leadership and performance optimisation. You'll take full ownership of revenue targets, drive strategy, and be hands-on in coaching and supporting your team to exceed goals.
Your focus will include:
* Leading and inspiring a small, high-performing sales team
* Developing and executing strategies to win new business and grow existing accounts
* Leveraging marketing data, CRM insights, and proposal tools to optimise performance
* Working collaboratively with internal marketing and telemarketing functions
* Reporting on performance, pipeline health and progress against targets
About You We're looking for a dynamic, commercially-minded leader who thrives in a fast-moving, data-driven environment. You'll bring:
* Proven senior-level sales leadership experience in a B2B environment
* A history of working within a digital marketing agency or comparable sector
* A track record of leading teams to exceed ambitious targets
* Strong relationship-building, negotiation and presentation skills
* Strategic thinking backed by hands-on execution
* A people-focused, collaborative leadership style
What's on Offer
* Competitive compensation package with ability to earn commissions from Day 1!
* 23 days' holiday + bank holidays
* Career progression towards Sales Director
* Hybrid working and regular social events
* Supportive, creative, and collaborative culture
If you're a proven sales leader looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking digital agency, we'd love to hear from you and tell you more.