Business Development Manager
London or Manchester, hybrid
DIGITAL MARKETING AT DEPT®
- A group of analytical and performance driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
- Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
- If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
- Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
- Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like Canva, Just Eat Takeaway and bol.com;
- Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.
JOB PURPOSE
This role is part of our newly formed UK New Business Team. DEPT® is one of the first and most well-renowned Google Marketing Platform (GMP) resellers. To make sure we realise our commercial growth together with Google in the UK&I, we're looking for a proactive & commercially minded new business developer to be responsible for our business development and lead generation. You will work closely with the wider EMEA GMP team and will be our first local resource in the UK&I market and will play a big role in shaping our operations and strategy here.
As our Business Developer you'll be part of the GMP team and it is your responsibility to make sure we create the best sales opportunities and leads. You like to meet new people, are a networker at heart and understand how to utilise your connections, to convert leads into clients. We expect you to have already gained significant sales experience and have a strong interest in digital marketing.
At DEPT® the brightest minds work for a wide range of customers every day, such as Philips, Smart, Just Eat Takeaway, Foot Locker & Sunweb. The GMP team is relatively new within DEPT®, and therefore there is lots of room for growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate quality GMP leads in the UK&I market
- Co-present pitches about GMP for existing & potential clients
- Work closely with the Growth Director and Business Directors to integrate GMP within the UK proposition
- Contract negotiations
- Hit sales targets in terms of closed deals
- Build relationships with existing customers for cross-sell opportunities
- Network with relevant industry bodies and groups to raise the profile of DEPT within the industry
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the business development process including qualification strategy, win strategy, pitch casting, usability and best practices in order to better win and deliver for clients, and enhance the DEPT® customer experience
- Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure that DEPT®’s differentiated positioning comes to life through case studies, PR, thought leadership content and other marketing material
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Have already gained extensive commercial experience and can tell a story about your best win
- Extensive network in the UK&I digital marketing industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills - You can network like the best!
- Self-starter that enjoys autonomy
- GMP familiarity is a big plus, however tech skills are important but secondary
- Understanding of digital / marketing agencyScore bonus points if you have affinity or experience with search or programmatic advertising
- Have a network of industry contacts
WE OFFER:
- An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
- Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely, and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you
- Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
- 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days
- Refreshments provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4pm on a Friday.
- We celebrate successes by rewarding teams when big projects go-live and honouring the year’s top achievements at our annual awards ceremony
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
- Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
