Business Development Manager

Where Commercial meets Creative at forpeople

Up to £45,000 basic + Generous Performance Bonus

Are you a seasoned Business Development Manager passionate about the creative agency and brand experience landscape?

Do you have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in a new business role, a knack for identifying promising leads, and a network that can unlock valuable opportunities?

If so, we want you to join forpeople, a leading creative agency with offices in London and Amsterdam.

forpeople is a dynamic and innovative creative agency specialising in brand experience. With 120 talented individuals in our London office and another 100 in Amsterdam, our company thrives on creativity, collaboration, and pushing boundaries. Our culture is fun and social, with plenty of educational events and training opportunities to support your growth within the company.

We are excited to introduce a brand new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to lead the charge in driving new business within the brand experience space. Your primary focus will be on identifying and targeting potential clients, initiating engaging conversations, and harnessing your extensive network to unlock opportunities and spark interest.

• Identify and Target:
  Pinpoint potential clients in the brand experience sector and initiate engaging conversations to generate promising leads.
• Sales Strategy:
  Devise and execute a sales strategy that leverages your network to deliver a consistent influx of fresh business prospects.
• Efficient Tools:
  Utilize Salesforce and other tools to meticulously manage, track, and comprehensively report on outreach activities, including monitoring interactions, gauging pipeline progression, and skillfully forecasting future opportunities.
• Client Rapport:
  Build initial rapport with clients to understand their needs and kick-start meaningful conversations.
• Industry Insight:
  Stay updated on evolving industry trends, competition, and emerging prospects to position our agency effectively.
• Networking:
  Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote our services and expand our presence within the brand experience sector.

• Proven Track Record: A demonstrated track record in business development within a similar creative environment; 3 years plus would be ideal.
• Proactivity:
  Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong people, communication, and presentation skills.
• Initiative:
  Demonstrable ability to initiate conversations, stoke interest, and identify opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking: A strategic thinker with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Salesforce Knowledge: A solid understanding of Salesforce.

• Flexible working hours, with the option for remote work.
• 25 days of holiday allowance, with the opportunity to buy additional holiday days.
• Christmas and New Year off, totaling 28 days of holiday excluding bank holidays.
• A generous annual bonus based on both company and individual performance (discussed at the interview stage).

If you and #x27;re ready to make a significant impact in the brand experience sector, thrive in a fast-paced and social environment, and think big for both forpeople and our future clients, we want to hear from you.