Business Development Manager

Ready to own your pipeline, win big clients, and make a real commercial impact?

Do you come from a background working in marketing services, promotional marketing or branded merchandise?

We’re partnering with a high‑growth, award‑winning branded merchandise agency delivering creative, global solutions to some of the world’s leading organisations. With sustainability credentials placing them in the top 5% globally and a reputation for standout campaigns, this is a business that’s going places that needs a driven Business Development Manager to fuel that journey.

This is a true new business role perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, and converting opportunities.

• Driving ~5% YoY revenue growth through new client acquisition
• Securing 3–6 major new clients annually
• Targeting senior stakeholders across Marketing, Procurement, Events & Comms
• Owning the full sales cycle: outreach → discovery → pitch → conversion

You won’t be alone, you’ll have tools, data, and support but success is down to your energy, curiosity, and commercial instinct.

• Proactively generating and qualifying new business opportunities
• Running high‑impact discovery meetings and presentations
• Building tailored, insight‑led proposals with internal teams
• Using tools like Hub Spot, Linked In Sales Navigator & outreach platforms
• Managing and mentoring a part‑time BD Coordinator
• Representing the business at events and trade shows
• Keeping a sharp, data‑driven pipeline with clear reporting

• You’re not just a salesperson – you’re a strategic relationship builder
• Proven track record in new business / business development
• Experience selling into corporate clients with longer sales cycles
• Confident presenter with strong storytelling ability
• Commercially sharp, target‑driven, and self‑motivated
• Comfortable with CRM systems (ideally Hub Spot) and outbound tools
• Able to spot real opportunities and walk away from the wrong ones

• Work with a globally connected business and premium client base
• Be part of a creative, collaborative, high‑performing team
• Your wins directly impact growth
• Strong infrastructure + autonomy = serious earning potential

If you love the thrill of winning new business and want to join a company where your impact is visible from day one, we want to hear from you.

If this Business Development Manager is you, please do click to apply to share your latest CV that includes your key BD achievements.