Head of Growth – Drive Growth, Shape Strategy, Influence the Industry
Looking for a high-impact role where you can shape commercial strategy, build powerful relationships, and accelerate growth across the marketing landscape? This is a standout opportunity for a driven, relationship-led Senior Business Development Manager ready to make their mark.
Following significant investment and a series of strategic acquisitions, we’re entering an exciting phase of scale. To support this growth, we’re building world-class commercial capabilities — and this role sits right at the centre of that journey.
💼 The Opportunity
In this senior position, you’ll be at the forefront of establishing and deepening relationships with leading marketing agencies, converting those connections into high-quality commercial opportunities. You’ll fuel pipeline growth across a suite of retained and project-based services from Business Development and PR to senior-level engagement programmes and major industry events.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director for the North, you’ll own a regional growth plan, collaborate closely with a high-performing sales and marketing team, and contribute directly to ambitious revenue targets.
This is a visible, strategic role offering regular access to senior stakeholders across top agencies and brands, ideal for someone who’s ready to influence direction, shape best practice, and act as a senior voice within the commercial function.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
* Identify, engage, and convert new agency relationships into retained and project-based revenue.
* Own and execute a regional or sector-specific sales strategy aligned to quarterly and annual commercial goals.
* Build a strong, consistent pipeline through strategic outreach, collaboration with marketing, and self-driven activity.
* Lead, support, and mentor junior team members to elevate performance and drive progression.
* Create, deliver, and negotiate compelling proposals and pitches for senior decision-makers.
* Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and leadership to refine propositions and uncover new opportunities.
* Represent the business at industry events, acting as a trusted ambassador and thought partner.
* Maintain CRM excellence, ensuring accurate forecasting and data integrity in HubSpot.
📈 What Success Looks Like
* Meeting or exceeding personal and team revenue targets.
* Growth in both number and value of retained client relationships.
* Strong, predictable pipeline health and solid conversion rates.
* High levels of client engagement and repeat business.
* Accurate, timely CRM management to support visibility and forecasting.
✨ What You Bring
* A proven track record in senior business development, sales, or client acquisition — ideally within marketing, agencies, or professional services.
* Demonstrated success delivering (and exceeding) commercial targets.
* Strong understanding of the marketing and agency ecosystem.
* Natural leadership ability, with experience coaching or supporting junior team members.
* Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Confident in CRM management (HubSpot experience a bonus).
* Commercially astute, proactive, resilient, and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
* A consultative, relationship-first approach — and a genuine passion for helping agencies grow.