Head of Strategic
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Business
Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Continuity, Business Analyst
Location: Horwich
If you're an experienced agency operator with a sharp commercial instinct, deep industry connections, and a passion for brand and digital platforms, this is your chance to shape the future of a growing and ambitious agency.
The Role:As our Head of Strategic Growth, you will be at the forefront of driving Absolute’s commercial growth. You’ll lead the charge in developing and executing our sales and strategic strategy — from proactive outreach to tender responses and campaign alignment — with the backing of a skilled leadership and marketing team.
This is more than just a sales role. It’s a strategic leadership position, designed for someone who can spot opportunities before they emerge, build trust quickly, and turn those relationships into long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:- Own the new business strategy in line with Absolute’s 2025/26 marketing roadmap.
- Build a clear plan for pipeline development and lead generation.
- Set performance goals and regularly report on KPIs and conversion metrics.
- Identify, pursue and convert new opportunities across key target sectors.
- Monitor all major tender portals and manage submissions with a strategic, tailored approach.
- Qualify inbound leads and shape compelling responses with support from internal teams.
- Nurture past contacts who have stalled and now ready to convert
- Deliver on agreed revenue & profitability targets (quarterly)
- Build a network of industry contacts, intermediaries, and potential clients.
- Develop strategic alliances and referral relationships that support long-term growth.
- Represent Absolute at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Coordinate and deliver pitch activity from first conversation to proposal to close, alongside the marketing and creative teams.
- Work alongside senior leadership to tailor high-impact presentations and pitches.
- Support the creation of sales collateral, case studies, and credentials materials.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align campaigns with business goals.
- Support the delivery of outbound campaigns and lead-nurture strategies.
- Work with the marketing team to update our CRM and maintain accurate records within ensuring visibility and accountability.
- Play a key role in building and leading the Strategic function as we grow.
- Manage recruitment and onboarding for new business team members as required.
- Proven track record
: 3–5+ years in a similar business development or strategic role within a creative, branding, digital or content agency environment. - A confident communicator
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Comfortable representing the agency in client meetings, pitches, and industry settings. - Commercially sharp
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Able to understand client challenges, shape relevant solutions, and negotiate deals that work for all sides. - Organised & proactive
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Able to manage multiple opportunities, proposals and follow-ups with efficiency and focus. - Team player
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Works collaboratively with marketing, creative, and strategy teams to deliver outstanding results.
- A respected agency with a clear vision and serious growth ambition.
- The freedom to shape the partnerships function and build something meaningful.
- A collaborative, non-hierarchical culture where ideas matter and initiative is rewarded.
- We work in a hybrid way, 3 days together in the studio, 2 days remote and with a leadership team that genuinely trusts the team to do their best work.
If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short note telling us why you’re the right fit using the form below.
Ability to work in a team environment with members of varying skill levels. Highly motivated. Learns quickly.
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