Business Development Manager
A fast-growing digital agency is looking for a Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across its digital services offering. This is a commercially driven, hands-on role suited to someone with solid agency new business experience and a strong grasp of digital marketing solutions.
You’ll partner closely with senior leadership to uncover, qualify, and convert opportunities, owning the full sales process and building long-term relationships with senior-level clients.
Role: Business Development Manager
Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 + OTE
Location: Manchester | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
What you’ll be doing:
- Generating new business opportunities across digital services including Paid Media, SEO, Website Development, and Email Marketing
- Managing the end-to-end sales cycle, from outreach and qualification to pitching and closing
- Building, maintaining, and progressing a healthy pipeline of quality prospects
- Developing relationships with senior stakeholders such as Heads of Digital and Marketing Directors
- Working closely with internal digital specialists to shape effective, commercially sound solutions
- Representing the agency at industry events, networking meetups, and conferences
- Producing accurate forecasts for pipeline health and revenue performance
- Consistently hitting monthly and quarterly revenue targets
What you’ll need:
- Proven experience winning new business within a digital or advertising agency environment
- Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and service offerings
- Evidence of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers and building credibility quickly
- A self-motivated, commercially minded approach with strong negotiation skills
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary plus a strong commission structure
- Hybrid working with three days a week in the Manchester office
- Clear opportunities for progression as the agency continues to expand
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative, ambitious culture
- Attractive benefits package including bonuses, flexible working, and personal development support
If you're a driven business development specialist passionate about digital marketing, this role offers a brilliant opportunity to play a key part in a growing agency’s success.