Head Of New Business

Head of New Business – Tech-led Experiential Agency – London (Hybrid)
 
Are you a Head of New Business looking for an exciting new opportunity?
DNA Recruit is working with a Pioneering Technology-Led Experiential Agency that’s redefining brand activations and live experiences to find them an awesome Head of New Business. From immersive retail installations to global tours and high-impact fan zones, this agency brings together creativity and cutting-edge tech to deliver moments that truly matter.
As part of an international group with offices across the UK, US, Europe and South Africa, their London-based live team is now looking for a commercially minded Head of New Business to drive ambitious growth and help take their offering directly to major brands.
About the Role

• Take full ownership of new business growth, targeting £1m+ in your first year
• Turn opportunities into briefs, and briefs into six- or seven-figure deals
• Identify, pursue and convert brand- and agency-side opportunities
• Lead pitch development, shape commercial strategies and remain hands-on through delivery
• Collaborate with a ten-person creative team and wider sales function across the group
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships while ensuring seamless project delivery
• Inspire bold thinking and challenge the norm across both business and creative teams

Skills and Experience Required

• 10–15 years' experience in experiential, brand marketing or technology-driven environments
• A strong track record leading £100k+ campaigns, activations or installations
• Commercially astute, target-driven and confident negotiating at senior level
• A compelling storyteller and dynamic presenter, full of creative energy
• Experience designing multi-touchpoint user journeys (digital, on-site, app-based, etc.)
• Comfortable working from the Central London HQ at least 3 days per week
• Willing to roll up your sleeves—whether on pitch decks, calls or live projects

Salary, Location & Reference

• Base Salary: £70,000 per annum
• Commission: 2% on existing accounts, 6% on new business (calculated monthly on profit post-client payment)
• Location: Central London, 3-days per week in office (Hybrid working)
• Job Reference: AW 11755

 
All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. At DNA we aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful - best regards the DNA team.
DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes 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 is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes 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 is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes 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. 

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