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Business Development Manager
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About the Role
An international, mid-sized creative studio is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to join its vibrant and collaborative London team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded business development professional who thrives within the creative industries and enjoys building meaningful client relationships. Working closely with the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in driving new business across the UK and Europe, identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and contributing to the continued growth of an ambitious, collaborative studio. This isn’t a traditional sales role; rather than selling a tangible product, you’ll be representing a creative business that delivers unique, design-led solutions for clients across the built environment and beyond. Success comes from understanding clients’ ambitions, identifying opportunities and collaborating internally to develop compelling proposals, presentations and pitches that win work.
Our client is committed to fostering a creative and collaborative working environment where people can thrive. They offer an excellent benefits package, including private healthcare, generous annual leave, hybrid and flexible working, regular team socials, a dog-friendly studio, and dedicated time each month to pursue your own creative interests.
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Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the UK and Europe
- Build and nurture relationships with architects, designers, developers, consultants and end clients
- Support the preparation of compelling proposals, presentations, RFPs and tender submissions
- Manage and develop a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring opportunities align with project capacity and commercial objectives
- Work closely with senior leadership to identify new sectors, markets and growth opportunities
- Represent the business at networking events, client meetings, industry conferences and presentations
- Collaborate closely with creative, marketing, finance and project teams to ensure opportunities transition seamlessly into delivery
Key Skills / Requirements
- Proven business development experience within the creative, design, architecture, workplace, interiors or built environment sectors.
- A successful track record of winning new business and developing long-term client relationships.
- Experience preparing commercial proposals, responding to tenders and managing RFP processes.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage pipelines and revenue targets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent a premium creative brand.
- A proactive, energetic and relationship-focused approach with a genuine passion for building networks and uncovering opportunities.
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