Business Development and Marketing Manager
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Job Details
Location: Oxford or London with worldwide travel
Work from home: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in-office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £50,000 with uncapped commission (OTE: £70,000+)
Commission: 6.5% maritime and leisure, 10% renewable energy
Overview
The Business Development and Marketing Manager will identify new business opportunities, lead marketing strategy and team, manage BLUE’s event planning, generate leads, manage the business pipeline, and lead negotiations and media advertising planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop knowledge in core segments: maritime, renewable energy, leisure marine
* Build and maintain relationships within BLUE’s network
* Identify new client opportunities and support upselling/cross-selling
* Generate leads via prospecting, cold calling, campaigns, and meetings
* Manage CRM system (Hubspot) and pipeline
* Implement strategies and tools for business development
* Organize events and manage promotion and logistics
* Lead negotiations for trade media advertising
Requirements
* Experience in business development and/or sales with relationship-building skills
* Marketing strategy and team leadership experience
* Highly organized with administrative efficiency
* Excellent relationship-building skills
* Confidence in initial client engagements
* Self-starter with a hustle mindset
* Leadership and teamwork abilities
* Strong communication skills
* Strategic thinking and marketing knowledge
* Knowledge of sales processes and project management
* B2B experience, preferably in maritime or related sectors
* Willingness to travel
Preferred Experience
* Agency business development experience
* Sectors: maritime, renewable energy, leisure
* Driving license
Benefits
* International travel opportunities and career development
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
* Loyalty bonus after 3 years
* Auto-enrolment pension
* Perkbox discounts and wellness support
* Referral bonuses and charity donations
* Office perks: snacks, shower, bike storage
* Sustainability initiatives: Cycle to Work, air travel offsetting
* Training and development programs
Application Details
Closing date: 1st June 2025, early applications encouraged.
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