Business Development Manager

2 months ago

Cheshire, United Kingdom DNA Recruit Full time
Business Development Manager – Join a Leading Immersive Production Agency
Location: Hybrid/Remote (UK-based) office location: Cheshire

Salary: £38K - £55K DOE + Lucrative Commission Structure (£100K+ OTE)
Are you a Business Development Manager with a knack for winning pitches and securing high-profile clients in the world of creative, technology-driven experiences? DNA Recruit is partnering with a premier immersive production agency known for crafting unforgettable live events, installations, and brand activations that push boundaries for global brands. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where innovation meets commercial strategy, this role is tailor-made for you.

About the Role
As Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of growing the agency’s client portfolio. With a strategic mindset, commercial awareness, and a love for storytelling, you’ll identify and secure new business opportunities, lead client conversations, and shape engaging proposals. This role demands a confident communicator and creative thinker, able to build relationships and close deals from the initial outreach stage through to final contracting.

Your Responsibilities
  • New Business Development: Proactively reach out to build a robust pipeline of potential clients, leveraging your understanding of market trends and the agency’s unique value proposition.
  • Pitching & Proposals: Lead proposal creation and confidently pitch solutions that align with clients’ visions and exceed their expectations.
  • Client Relationships: Nurture strong relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and ambassador for the agency’s powerful, technology-driven experiences.
  • Strategic Insight: Analyse industry trends and competitor activity to inform business development strategies and align opportunities with company goals.
  • CRM Management: Maintain accurate records in the CRM (experience with HubSpot is a plus) to streamline sales processes and track KPIs.
Key Requirements
  • Experience: 5+ years in business development within a creative, event production, or event tech agency.
  • Sales Success: Proven ability to convert new business opportunities, especially with senior stakeholders and through cold outreach.
  • Creative Expertise: Skilled in leading client discussions, qualifying opportunities, and pitching ideas that inspire.
  • Industry Contacts: Existing relationships within major brands and the experiential sector are highly advantageous.
  • Self-Motivated: A proactive, structured approach to work with the flexibility to excel in a hybrid role.
Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive salary and generous commission scheme, rewarding performance
  • Flexible, hybrid working environment that supports work-life balance
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking team in shaping the future of experiential events
  • Access to some of the world’s most exciting brands and projects
If you’re ready to inspire, create impact, and drive growth in a role that fuses creativity and strategy, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that’s redefining the future of immersive experiences

Job Reference: GK11576

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