Head of New Business Growth - Global Creative Agency

About the Creative Agency

We're assisting a leading creative communications agency with the hiring of a Head of New Business / Business Development Director role. They are a growing agency, renowned for delivering award winning campaigns and innovative work for a diverse portfolio of clients. With an integrated offering and a global presence, this award winning agency is looking for a senior and experienced sales leader to drive the continued growth of the agency. As a 50+ headcount agency with global offices, the commercial top line goal is to increase fees to c.£20m by 2006. This is a role that requires someone experienced with being the Business Development lead at a comparable or larger agency and with experience of developing and executing sales strategy, leading a business development team and outsourced business development agency.

About the Head of New Business role

The Head of New Business / Business Development Director will develop and execute a business development and growth strategy that aligns with the agency's vision and goals.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of New Business / Business Development Director

• Develop and implement the business development strategy to achieve revenue/growth targets.
• Identify new opportunities through networking, referrals, events and any other channel.
• Play a lead role on proposals and pitches for new business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients regarding agency offerings and solutions.
• Represent the agency in the industry and across relevant networks.

About you

As Head of New Business / Business Development Director, you'll be a commercial/growth/business development leader with experience working at a creative, comms, marketing or digital agency. You'll have creative industry expertise, and a track record of hitting new business revenue targets and driving growth in a growth oriented business. This role requires a collaborative, consultative approach and a strategic thinker who is experienced in developing a business development framework to generate leads, pitches and client wins.

We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.