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Job Description:
New Business Executive | Permanent | London | Hybrid Working
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
We are looking for a New Business Executive to join our amazing team in London.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to focus on Dentsu’s new business drive. You will help maximise the conversion of new business pitches for Dentsu and develop the strategy for prospect opportunities for growth.
The successful candidate will work with the team on the development, management and conversion of a good quality and sustainable new business opportunities. Positive and effective pitch management will be crucial to help drive new business wins and happy teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Business Development team in meeting Dentsu’s management revenue targets through prospecting, new business and client growth
- Support and lead where appropriate on pitches/ business development projects from end-to-end with the oversight/ support of the Business Development Director
- Support and/or project manage where appropriate delivery of local market pitches, ensuring a highly organised process which will include holding people to deadlines
- Project manage and/or support the innovative delivery of RFIs and RFPs
- Project manage and/or support the development of creative content, case studies and credentials
- Support pitch teams in a variety of functions: production, facilitating brainstorms, competitive research, data requirements, logistics, rehearsals and pitch theatre
- Reporting all new business, losses or live opportunities via Salesforce
- Integrate with the wider Dentsu new business community and attend fortnightly meetings
- Support submissions to all industry bodies e.g. RECMA, Convergence, industry awards etc
- Contribute and support the culture of the wider Dentsu New Business community.
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Qualifications + Skills
- Experience in a relevant discipline such as Marketing, Business, Communications or Media.
- Internship, placement-year or extracurricular experience that shows an interest in marketing, media, advertising or business development.
- Confident storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable analysing data and using insights to build persuasive narratives.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365; willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce, Tableau and Gen-AI assistants.
- Organised, methodical and calm under pressure, able to juggle multiple deadlines.
- An inclusive mindset, committed to building diverse teams and championing sustainable, responsible marketing.
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What We Offer
- This is a permanent role.
- This role will be based in our London office where we currently operate under hybrid working arrangements.
- As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Location:
London
Brand:
Dentsu Media
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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