BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - AGENCY

Posted 10 November 2016
Salaryneg + bonus
Job type Permanent
Reference15159/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SP15159

THE COMPANY

Our client is an independent creative events and experiential agency. Working with some of the biggest brands in the world, and on some of the most unusual, complex and challenging projects they have experience of producing events in over 30 countries worldwide with plans to expand even further.

As an agency they are fun but hardworking as well as committed and reliable so looking for like minded individuals to join the team.

This is a great opportunity for a new business developer to establish an excellent career path within a forward thinking and progressive agency where no days will be the same!

THE ROLE

As part of their on-going success there is now the opportunity for a New Business Executive / Business Development Manager to join their close knit team.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the day-to-day and long term planning of the agency's new business strategy, using a multi-channelled approach.

Working closely with the Commercial Director you will get involved in:

Proactively generating new business leads
Monitoring media and trade press for potential opportunities
Attending industry networking events to meet new contacts
Arranging client meetings, building lasting relationships
Taking briefs and coordinating internal design / creative / event team response
Helping to write winning proposals and pitching for projects
Preparing credentials presentations
Contributing to planning of agency wide marketing campaigns

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should be ambitious, proactive, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a real passion to succeed. Previous experience within an events or experiential agency will be extremely helpful, to give you the industry understanding and confidence to meet new potential clients, build relationships and win business!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £250 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!