Business Development Manager – marketing agency

Company: Kindred | Marketing Recruitment Specialists
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Sales Executive / Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / New Business Lead for creative marketing agency

Remote – ideal candidate will be close to London

£45,000 – £60,000 base salary + benefits

We are working with an independent, boutique branding and production agency with studios across the globe employing a truly international workforce. Offering creative excellence with a hands-on, personalised approach across branding, digital marketing, SEO, web design, content production and film. As a growing start-up with an international client base, the agency is looking to scale business development efforts and expand their client portfolio across the UK and EU markets.

Why Join This Agency?

● Play a key role in scaling a creative, forward-thinking agency

● Shape your own sales strategy with the freedom to innovate

● Work remotely with a supportive and ambitious international team

● Competitive salary + bonus structure, with long-term growth potential

Role Overview

We’re seeking a mid-weight Sales Specialist with a solid track record in business development within the digital marketing and branding space. This is a strategic hire for our client – you’ll be someone who can take ownership of sales, build a pipeline from scratch, and convert high-quality leads into long-term client relationships. You’ll have an entrepreneurial mindset, be well-networked in the UK digital sector, and ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

● Build, manage, and grow a pipeline of new business opportunities in the UK and EU

● Identify and connect with key decision-makers in target industries

● Deliver compelling pitches that clearly communicate the agencies services and value proposition

● Work closely with the agency co-founders to shape sales strategy and growth targets

● Report regularly on sales performance, pipeline activity, and forecasts

● Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery of projects.

Candidate Requirements:

● 3–6 years of sales/business development experience in the digital marketing or branding sector pitching creative/marketing services

● Strong network of contacts in the UK digital advertising and marketing space

● Proven ability to set up and manage CRM/sales pipelines

● Excellent communication, pitching, and presentation skills

● Self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented approach

● Comfortable working remotely with autonomy and accountability

● Experience working in or with start-ups is highly desirable

Posted: April 9th, 2025