My client is a young, energetic Digital agency based in the heart of Bournemouth, Dorset looking to rapidly expand their team. As part of their big plans we need great leaders, team players and a 'best in class' Business Development Manager. This exciting, client focused role will include finding and developing new business, project management, planning and account management. This position provides the chance for you to utilise your own existing network in addition to forming new connections in order to develop business opportunities that will deliver rewarding results.

You'll have a proven new business track record and know all about the importance of networking, building contacts and developing relationships with potential clients. You'll also be brilliant at re-energising existing clients while creating those new opportunities.

Our agency prides itself on producing top quality content, whether it's a shiny new website, a corporate re-branding strategy or delivering the latest artistic renderings for a multi-million pound development. We exceed our clients expectations and our creative team consistently pushes the boundaries to achieve the very highest standard of work.

If you are an ambitious Business Development Manager with an eye for quality and a great sense of direction, then this could be the job vacancy for you. We will also look at candidates from a senior position in sales or marketing with great industry links/experience and an emphasis on developing new business opportunities on a personal, one to one level.

You are
An engaging and charismatic Business Development Manager able to lead our business development strategy and activities. You will be responsible for developing and advancing new areas of growth.

Youâll have significant management experience within a design/branding/digital studio environment as well as an in-depth understanding of how our industry operates and the needs and expectations of clients.

You will have a minimum 5 years experience of creating and executing new business plans across these disciplines with the ability to spot opportunities where our experience and expertise could deliver a real value to potential clients.

Responsibilities
Responsible for identifying and contacting client decision makers to set up meetings and create pitch opportunities, leading to obtaining new business wins
Identify wider sector opportunities where our in-direct experience and expertise would be of benefit
Developing an on-going and sustainable sales pipeline
Responsible for identifying new marketplace opportunities and trends
Gain an understanding of potential clientâs business strategy, offerings and decision-making structures
Responsible for ensuring that revenue targets are met based upon your sales goals

Skills and Experience
5+ years of business development, sales and client engagement in a design, branding or strategy/innovation consultancy
In-depth knowledge of the processes of design and digital services
Knowledgeable about design, technology, digital and general consumer trends
Engaging, charismatic and persuasive
Proven ability in finding contacts, developing and growing relationships and to closing opportunities
Solid business acumen, educated to at least UG degree level
Thrives in a self-directed role but understands that working as part of a team is critical to success
Ability to travel
Full UK drivers license

This is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic and growing agency. Please do not hesitate to apply if this is of interest.

Digital, Design, business development, sales, marketing

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