Business Development Director
Location: Leeds
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
This agency is one of the most dynamic agency groups in the UK, experiencing significant growth through their dedication to developing effective marketing strategies for their clients. They specialise in brand, creative, media, web development, social, research, SEO, and more, collaborating with well-known brands across various industries.
You will oversee the prospect journey from the initial conversation, through nurturing relationships, to delivering a fully qualified opportunity complete with a comprehensive sales strategy and approach to the agency teams.
The role:
1. Strategically profile and target clients by leveraging our brands, case studies, and expertise.
2. Engage prospects with tailored communications that align our services with their specific needs.
3. Secure and conduct introductory meetings, presenting a compelling vision for collaboration.
4. Nurture prospects with thought leadership and industry insights to provide genuine value.
5. Identify and qualify opportunities, equipping agency pitch teams with comprehensive sales strategies.
6. Conduct regular pipeline reviews and collaborate with agency teams to ensure optimal outreach.
The person:
1. Established history of building strong opportunity pipelines.
2. Proven success in meeting sales and new business targets.
3. In-depth knowledge of the integrated marketing sector, with a preference for agency experience.
4. Proficient in using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM systems.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Benefits:
1. Generous performance bonus scheme to increase basic salary.
2. 25 holidays plus bank holidays.
3. 3 additional celebration leave days.
4. 4% pension contribution (if you contribute 5%).
5. Flexible working.
6. Wellbeing support through our EAP.
7. Life and income protection cover.
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