Business Development Manager

The Candidate Recruitment Agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to help drive its next phase of growth within a growing digital marketing agency. The role focuses on identifying and converting new opportunities across a range of digital services, working with marketing, senior specialists and delivery teams to turn prospects into well-scoped, commercially sound client partnerships.

• Own the entire sales journey, from initial outreach through discovery, proposal development, negotiation, and contract close
• Source and develop new business opportunities across a broad suite of digital marketing services
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects
• Lead conversations with senior-level client stakeholders, including marketing leaders and business owners
• Consistently deliver against agreed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape solutions that meet both client needs and commercial goals
• Represent the agency at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings
• Maintain accurate forecasts and provide clear visibility of pipeline and revenue performance

• Previous experience in a business development or commercial role within a digital or advertising agency
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing services such as paid media, SEO, web and CRM marketing
• A demonstrable track record of winning new business and increasing revenue
• Confidence communicating with senior decision-makers
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation ability

• A competitive salary + commission
• Bonus structure
• Hybrid/flexi working
• Regular team socials
• Progression and development
• Gym perks and mental health support

Please note due to high volumes of applications we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. We wish everyone the very best with their job search.