Business Development Manager (UK-Based, Remote, Contract Role)

JOAN Digital is a boutique performance marketing agency serving ambitious small businesses across the UK, US, and beyond. Our mission is to help brands punch above their weight through web development, strategic digital marketing, PPC, SEO, and eCommerce growth support.

As we scale our client base, we're looking for an experienced, personable and proactive Business Development Manager to help us reach more high-potential businesses and build meaningful partnerships.

This is a flexible, remote business development role ideal for someone with a strong sales network or background in digital services. You’ll be responsible for identifying, nurturing and converting leads into clients — with full support from the agency to deliver proposals, presentations, and service delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and reaching out to qualified leads (e.g. DTC eCommerce businesses, online service providers, SMEs)
• Presenting JOAN Digital’s core service offerings with confidence
• Building a predictable sales pipeline and managing follow-ups
• Closing new business and handing over to delivery teams
• Contributing to offer development and outreach strategies

• A semi-retired professional , experienced sales exec, or ex-agency partner looking for a purpose-led side role
• A freelancer or consultant with B2B connections or digital marketing know-how
• Someone who enjoys autonomy , freedom , and results-based rewards

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development (digital or creative industry preferred)
• Excellent communication, persuasion and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing own pipeline
• Bonus: Experience selling digital services (SEO, PPC, websites, etc.)
• Based in the UK

• Small monthly base retainer (negotiable)
• Uncapped commission on all new clients closed (e.g. 10–20% on initial contract value)
• Flexible hours and remote working
• Opportunity to shape the agency’s growth and BD processes
• Close working relationship with founders and delivery team

We’re a small team doing big things. If you’re ready to bring your business network, sales drive, or commercial instincts to a remote-first agency making real impact for small brands — we’d love to meet you.