If you're an experienced agency operator with a sharp commercial instinct, deep industry connections, and a passion for brand and digital platforms, this is your chance to shape the future of a growing and ambitious agency.
The Role: As our Head of Strategic Growth, you will be at the forefront of driving Absolute’s commercial growth. You’ll lead the charge in developing and executing our sales and strategic strategy — from proactive outreach to tender responses and campaign alignment — with the backing of a skilled leadership and marketing team.
This is more than just a sales role. It’s a strategic leadership position, designed for someone who can spot opportunities before they emerge, build trust quickly, and turn those relationships into long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy & Growth
Own the new business strategy in line with Absolute’s 2025/26 marketing roadmap.
Build a clear plan for pipeline development and lead generation.
Set performance goals and regularly report on KPIs and conversion metrics.
Lead Generation & Pipeline Development
Identify, pursue and convert new opportunities across key target sectors.
Monitor all major tender portals and manage submissions with a strategic, tailored approach.
Qualify inbound leads and shape compelling responses with support from internal teams.
Nurture past contacts who have stalled and now ready to convert
Deliver on agreed revenue & profitability targets (quarterly)
Partnerships & Outreach
Build a network of industry contacts, intermediaries, and potential clients.
Develop strategic alliances and referral relationships that support long-term growth.
Represent Absolute at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
Pitches & Presentations
Coordinate and deliver pitch activity from first conversation to proposal to close, alongside the marketing and creative teams.
Work alongside senior leadership to tailor high-impact presentations and pitches.
Support the creation of sales collateral, case studies, and credentials materials.
Internal Collaboration
Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align campaigns with business goals.
Support the delivery of outbound campaigns and lead-nurture strategies.
Work with the marketing team to update our CRM and maintain accurate records within ensuring visibility and accountability.
Team Leadership
Play a key role in building and leading the Strategic function as we grow.
Manage recruitment and onboarding for new business team members as required.
What We're Looking For:
Proven track record : 3–5+ years in a similar business development or strategic role within a creative, branding, digital or content agency environment.
A confident communicator : Comfortable representing the agency in client meetings, pitches, and industry settings.
Commercially sharp : Able to understand client challenges, shape relevant solutions, and negotiate deals that work for all sides.
Organised & proactive : Able to manage multiple opportunities, proposals and follow-ups with efficiency and focus.
Team player : Works collaboratively with marketing, creative, and strategy teams to deliver outstanding results.
Why Join Absolute?
A respected agency with a clear vision and serious growth ambition.
The freedom to shape the partnerships function and build something meaningful.
A collaborative, non-hierarchical culture where ideas matter and initiative is rewarded.
We work in a
hybrid way, 3 days together in the studio, 2 days remote
and with a leadership team that genuinely trusts the team to do their best work.
To Apply: If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short note telling us why you’re the right fit using the form below.
Ability to work in a team environment with members of varying skill levels. Highly motivated. Learns quickly.
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