There’s one thing you can say about life at Pace – things don’t stay the same for long and it’s this variety that keeps us fresh, our work interesting and our days exciting. Owing to an internal promotion, we are now hiring a Business Development Manager.
We are looking for a driven individual who can build a healthy pipeline of leads, to unlock exciting new opportunities and raise our profile to accelerate business growth. You’ll bring boundless energy that engages clients and our teams alike. You’ll have an always-on attitude and thrive on seeking out opportunities and creating new connections, always maintaining high standards for how we present ourselves to the world.
This is a brilliant opportunity for the right person to drive and supercharge our business growth.
Main responsibilities
Identify new business opportunities and build and manage an active pipeline, establishing and creating strong relationships
Work with internal teams to convert new business leads into live projects
Collaborate with team members to utilise superb work and insights to develop more opportunities
Work with our Head of Strategy on client strategies, proposals and pitch presentations
Identify emerging and industry trends while being fully aware of the competitive landscape
Support the client services team with the retention and proactive growth of existing clients
Collaborate on the delivery of our marketing plan to build awareness and raise our profile
What we’re looking for
A strategic thinker with a consultative approach and proven experience of growing client accounts
Able to drive the continued momentum of our new business activity and be hands-on when needed
An excellent communicator and strong relationship builder
An organised, proactive self-starter, able to flourish with minimal supervision, results-driven with a commercial mindset
Positive, energised and determined; ambitious for yourself and Pace
Previous agency experience is desirable
We offer a generous benefits package for the right person. If you’re excited about this opportunity, please email telling us why you would make the perfect addition to our team. Contact anita.pace@pacecomms.co.uk