Business Development Assistant/Coordinator
We’re looking for a highly organised Business Development Assistant/Coordinator to join our BD team. This is an exciting, dynamic role that blends business development, marketing and executive support and is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is looking to build their career within the creative industries.
We work across global entertainment, events and the arts, and we’re looking for someone who is as passionate about the creative industries as we are!
About the role
This role will play a key part in helping to drive the growth of the studio by supporting our senior business development team, managing the Founder’s calendar and travel, creating pitch materials and proposals, and developing new opportunities across our core markets.
The role will support the studio’s social identity to further develop our outward face within the market, from creating LinkedIn and Instagram content, to identifying speaking opportunities and keeping our company profiles up to date. No two days will be the same, and you’ll be working closely with both our internal team and external clients across the globe.
This role will report to the Founder, and is a great opportunity for someone with a strong sense of initiative, excellent communication skills, and a love for all things creative and commercial.
Executive & Business Development Support
* Diary and travel management for the Founder
* Preparing pitch documents, research decks, and proposal presentations
* Maintaining our CRM (Pipedrive) with up-to-date contacts and prospect info
* Tracking new business opportunities and supporting RFP submissions
* Conducting detailed research into markets, companies and industry trends
* Creating pen portraits and mapping potential client networks
* Supporting market visits, industry events and conferences
External Promotion
* Planning and producing content for LinkedIn, Instagram and our monthly newsletter
* Engaging with external posts and growing our online presence
* Sourcing and coordinating speaker opportunities for the team
* Preparing and maintaining team bios and studio credentials
* Analysing digital data (website/newsletters) to inform future strategy
What We're Looking For
* Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail
* A natural communicator – articulate, friendly and confident
* Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities
* Proactive and a self-starter, able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Digitally savvy, especially with LinkedIn and social platforms
* Comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and high-profile clients
* Curious about global trends, particularly in the US and Middle East markets
* Enthusiastic about the arts, culture, live events and entertainment
The Essentials
* This role is based in our Leeds City Centre studio and requires an in-person presence.
* Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally when required
* A valid passport with at least six months of validity
* Previous experience in a business development, marketing or executive support role – ideally within a creative or client-facing environment.
* A good understanding of the Microsoft and Google suite.
What We Offer
* A key role within a globally recognised creative studio
* Exposure to exciting, high-profile projects across a range of industries
* A supportive, collaborative and inspiring studio culture
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