THE JOB
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Cheshire, North West, England
SALARY
£38000 - £55000 per annum
JOB TYPE
Permanent
DISCIPLINE
Business Development Events And Experiential
REFERENCE
Business Development Manager - GK11576
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid/Remote (UK-based) office location: Cheshire
Salary: £38K - £55K DOE + Lucrative Commission Structure (£100K+ OTE)
Are you a Business Development Manager with a knack for winning pitches and securing high-profile clients in the world of creative, technology-driven experiences? DNA Recruit is partnering with a premier immersive production agency known for crafting unforgettable live events, installations, and brand activations that push boundaries for global brands. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where innovation meets commercial strategy, this role is tailor-made for you.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of growing the agency’s client portfolio. With a strategic mindset, commercial awareness, and a love for storytelling, you’ll identify and secure new business opportunities, lead client conversations, and shape engaging proposals. This role demands a confident communicator and creative thinker, able to build relationships and close deals from the initial outreach stage through to final contracting.
Your Responsibilities
- New Business Development: Proactively reach out to build a robust pipeline of potential clients, leveraging your understanding of market trends and the agency’s unique value proposition.
- Pitching & Proposals: Lead proposal creation and confidently pitch solutions that align with clients’ visions and exceed their expectations.
- Client Relationships: Nurture strong relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and ambassador for the agency’s powerful, technology-driven experiences.
- Strategic Insight: Analyse industry trends and competitor activity to inform business development strategies and align opportunities with company goals.
- CRM Management: Maintain accurate records in the CRM (experience with HubSpot is a plus) to streamline sales processes and track KPIs.
- Experience: 5+ years in business development within a creative, event production, or event tech agency.
- Sales Success: Proven ability to convert new business opportunities, especially with senior stakeholders and through cold outreach.
- Creative Expertise: Skilled in leading client discussions, qualifying opportunities, and pitching ideas that inspire.
- Industry Contacts: Existing relationships within major brands and the experiential sector are highly advantageous.
- Self-Motivated: A proactive, structured approach to work with the flexibility to excel in a hybrid role.
- Competitive salary and generous commission scheme, rewarding performance
- Flexible, hybrid working environment that supports work-life balance
- Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking team in shaping the future of experiential events
- Access to some of the world’s most exciting brands and projects
Apply now to join a team that’s redefining the future of immersive experiences!
Job Reference: GK11576
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Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.
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DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client-side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.
FAIR EMPLOYMENT
Our COMMITMENT
DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately due to the high number we receive we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.
DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge and credible introductions necessary for client side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in - New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles for permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.
We offer up to £250 in vouchers for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know of anyone who might be interested please forward the link for the job advert to them or fill in this form.
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