New Business Manager, M/F - UK
Summary
the pitchJoin our agency as a New Business Manager in the UK. This role is not a traditional sales position; we are looking for someone who is commercially-minded, ambitious, proactive, and takes ownership of their work. You will be responsible for generating and converting new business opportunities, conducting discovery conversations, developing proposals, orchestrating the new business process, and supporting commercial negotiations. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to unlock growth opportunities, generate a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities, convert opportunities into long-term client relationships, and deliver an outstanding client experience throughout the sales process.
Role
posted by company**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
- Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of business growth, commercial drivers and value creation.
- Founder-like in your approach, taking ownership, acting proactively and creating momentum without being asked.
- Brave and confident when challenging thinking, pursuing ambitious opportunities and having difficult conversations when needed.
- Strategic sales mindset, able to uncover deeper business challenges and position meaningful solutions – knowing how to navigate organisations to made deals happen.
- Thrives in high-pressure, fast-moving environments - doesn’t give up until the deal is done.
**WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU NEED?**
- Hunger for the win, demonstrating resilience, ambition and a strong desire to achieve results.
- Incredible communication skills, building credibility and trust with all stakeholders you meet.
- Strong commercial sense, balancing client needs, agency objectives and real value creation.
- Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, managing multiple opportunities without dropping the ball.
- Naturally curious and relationship-driven, asking great questions and building meaningful connections quickly.
**WHAT DOES SUCCESS IN ROLE LOOK LIKE?**
- Unlock the massive opportunity – we have a huge ambition and aspiration for growth. You’ll be accountable for making it happen.
- Consistently generating a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities through proactive business development activity.
- Converting opportunities into profitable, long-term client relationships that contribute to agency growth.
- Being recognised by prospects as a trusted advisor who brings insight, challenge and strategic thinking.
- Delivering an outstanding client experience throughout the sales process, from discovery to signed contract.
- Demonstrating ownership, commercial acumen and bravery while helping shape and improve the agency's growth function.
**WHAT DO WE OFFER?**
- Competitive compensation, reflective of your experience.
- 25 days annual leave with bank holidays off too.
- Paid-for learning and development opportunities.
- Private healthcare provided by Bupa
Key responsibilities
- Desarrollar propuestas, recomendaciones y presentaciones de pitch convincentes en colaboración con el Director General y los equipos especializados.