Business Development Manager (Creative Business)
Location: Hackney, London
Salary: £45k - £50k+ Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
The Client:
Our client is a well-established design studio, renowned globally for pioneering the fusion of art, architecture, and technology.
The Role:
As a Business Development Manager, you will collaborate with managing director and founder to devise long-term growth strategy. This role requires occasional national and international travel.
This is an amazing opportunity to work with a unique and individual company.
Responsibilities:
- Utilise market research and competitor analysis for trend identification.
- Develop annual calendar of sales and marketing activities.
- Allocate and advise on annual budgets for new business and marketing.
- Monitor departmental performance, generating regular reports.
- Review KPIs and reporting strategies for alignment with objectives.
- Set revenue targets in coordination with managing director.
- Collaborate with team to develop content for pitches, case studies, press releases, and interviews.
- Enhance studios profile through focused PR campaigns.
- Coordinate with team for photography and documentation of studio projects.
- Contribute to content creation across marketing channels.
- Maintain consistent brand voice and image across all collateral.
- Utilise metrics to assess marketing effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Lead weekly meetings to assess pipeline health and explore new opportunities.
Requirements:
- Previously worked as a Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or in a similar role.
- 5+ years experience in business development within a creative business.
- Background in B2B sales and negotiation.
- Skilled in CRM software (Pipedrive, Salesforce).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think strategically and adapt to changing demands.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Free weekly yoga
- Work from home
- Cycle to work scheme
- Quarterly cultural trips
- Enhanced maternity / paternity package
- Additional holiday after two years' service
- Healthcare package after probationary period
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, creative, marketing, agency, art
