Impact Recruitment Group Ltd
Senior Business Development Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Business Development Manager
Account Director (Business Development & Growth)
Creative Production Agency | London, SE1 £40,000–£60,000 (doe) + uncapped commission | Hybrid (4 office / 1 WFH)
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, please ensure you meet these essential criteria:
- Minimum 5 years experience in a creative/production agency or similar
- Extensive network in the Sports industry or another high-value consumer sector (e.g. Luxury, Automotive)
- Proven track record of winning new clients, including:
- Opening doors
- Pitching effectively
- Negotiating contracts
- Evidence to demonstrate your experience through case studies or results
About the Role
Partnering with an award-winning creative production agency entering a significant phase of commercial growth, this high-impact opportunity allows for client-facing autonomy.
There are two specialisms, each mandated to spearhead the agency's next evolution:
Job Opportunities (Select One)
- Account Director – New Market Expansion
- Focus: Diversify into sectors such as Luxury, Automotive, Travel, Technology, or Lifestyle
- Mission: Identify commercial opportunities and own strategy development
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Sports Account Director
- Focus: Grow the existing Sports & Entertainment division
- Mission: Target premium rights holders, brands, and organisations at a global level
After your first 4–6 months shaping the agency’s direction, you’ll progress to a leadership position and grow a team starting in 2027.
What We Offer
The Work
- Deliver end-to-end creative, production, and post-production services
- TV, digital, podcasts, photography, and branded content
- Strategic thinking backed by exceptional creative execution
- Operate across a high-flex toolkit, from filmed content to AI-powered workflows
- Access to an in-house film studio, podcast facilities, interview suites, and green rooms
The Environment
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, with space for growth
- Progression pathway: Scale internationally from a leadership position
- High-profile workstreams, machinery, and exposure to world leaders, brands, and elite contributors
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary (£40k–£60k flexible, doe) + unlimited commission
- 25 paid days off + bank holidays
- Direct reporting pathways into senior commercial roles
- Ownership over your specialist business unit
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and global partnerships
IDEAL Candidate
- Commercial mindset, with a proclivity for opening doors
- Owner-goal orientation: from prospecting to pitch of business acquisition
- Network-driven, with strong confidence in securable project development
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We commit to eliminating any discrimination based on:
- Age, disability, gender identity/expression
- Marital status, pregnancy/maternity rights
- Race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation
How to Apply
Send your: ✔ CV ✔ Brief response—explain how you meet the essential criteria—to: [lucy.simpson@impact-london.com]
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location