Business Development Manager - Marketing Agency

• Leeds Office
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)
• £35,000 - £40,000pa DOE + Bonus (OTE up to £70k)
• Excellent Working Culture & Office Environment
• Free On-site Parking | Regular Company Socials | Birthday off work

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be a UK resident residing within a commutable distance to Leeds. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create strategies to identify new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships, or new products and services.
• Build relationships with new prospects, gauging their needs, and developing appropriate proposals.
• Support the transition of new clients into the Account Management and Operational functions, ensuring a smooth onboarding process, taking an active involvement in procurement processes.
• Create sales forecasts and actively work towards achieving them.
• Build a strong understanding of our client’s services within their industry, attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to create compelling proposals and support on the creation and execution of sales presentations/pitches.
• Work with the Marketing Manager on lead generation activities, subsequently track all activity at a campaign level, utilising the CRM system to support further nurturing activity.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years’ experience in a Business Development role in an agency environment is essential.
• Knowledge of lead generation techniques across multiple channels and platforms,
• Ability to identify and nurture sales opportunities.
• Collaborative and consultative approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• UK resident with unrestricted right to work in the UK.