Who You Are
Territory Studio is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help drive new business growth across the studio. You’re confident in identifying and engaging new clients, building relationships from the ground up, and spotting opportunities in the market. You take a structured, data-informed approach to targeting and outreach, and are comfortable managing early-stage conversations and developing a pipeline of opportunities. You enjoy hands-on outreach and taking ownership of your work in a fast-paced, creative environment. You are comfortable working across creative, commercial and production teams, bringing a collaborative mindset to move opportunities forward and build new relationships.
This role is based at our London studio and follows a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 2 days per week on site.
What We’re Looking For
We are a creative specialist with a unique approach to motion design, visual effects, and digital experiences. This role focuses on generating and qualifying new business opportunities, ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline aligned with Territory’s strategic priorities.
* Identify and target potential clients across key sectors and markets
* Plan and execute outreach campaigns across channels (e.g. email, LinkedIn, networking)
* Work with key stakeholders across the Territory Group
* Build and maintain early-stage relationships with prospective clients
* Qualify inbound and outbound leads, assessing fit, value, and opportunity
* Ensure smooth and structured handover of opportunities to internal teams
* Maintain and manage CRM systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date pipeline tracking
* Monitor pipeline health and provide visibility on progress and performance
* Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities
* Track performance metrics and provide insights to support business strategy
* Line managing and developing a Business Development Executive, supporting their performance and professional growth
Responsibilities
* Proven experience in a business development or sales role
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to take a data-informed approach to identifying opportunities, targeting clients, and planning outreach
* Experience generating leads and managing early-stage client engagement
* Ability to develop and execute structured outreach strategies
* Confidence working with data, tracking performance, and using CRM systems
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Experience within a creative studio, agency, or related industry (nice to have)
Our Commitment to Diversity
Territory Studio believes that a diverse workforce makes us a more creative and innovative business. We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We aim to encourage and support all our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
If you need any assistance during the application process, please let us know, and we will support you every step of the way.
You must have the right to live & work in the UK.
Design | Story | Technology
Territory Studio is a creative specialist with a unique approach to motion design, visual effects and digital experiences. Drawing on deep expertise of narrative design for film, games and brands, we blend creative with technology to realise compelling future facing experiences.
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