New Business Executive

If you’re ready to kick‑start your career in new business and make your mark at a world‑leading marketing network, apply today!

The purpose of this role is to focus on dentsu’s new business drive. You will help maximise the conversion of new business pitches for dentsu and develop the strategy for prospect opportunities for growth.

The successful candidate will work with the team on the development, management, and conversion of high-quality, sustainable new business opportunities. Effective pitch management will be crucial to help drive new business wins and foster team satisfaction.

Job Description:

1. Assist the Business Development team in meeting dentsu’s management revenue targets through prospecting, new business, and client growth.
2. Support and lead, where appropriate, on pitches/business development projects from end-to-end with the oversight/support of the Business Development Director.
3. Support and/or project manage the delivery of local market pitches, ensuring an organized process including deadlines.
4. Project manage/support the delivery of RFIs and RFPs.
5. Support the development of creative content, case studies, and credentials.
6. Assist pitch teams in production, brainstorming, research, data collection, logistics, rehearsals, and pitch theatre.
7. Report all new business, losses, or live opportunities via Salesforce.
8. Engage with the wider dentsu new business community and attend meetings.
9. Support submissions to industry bodies and awards.
10. Contribute to the culture of the dentsu New Business community.

Candidate Experience and Profile

The New Business Executive should be ambitious, eager to understand marketing and communications. Attributes and experience include:

Personal Attributes

• Positive, proactive, and ambitious mindset.
• Can-do attitude with problem-solving skills.
• Desire to excel in tasks and projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Collaborative, creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Alignment with dentsu’s values: Collaboration, Pioneering, Responsibility, Agility, Ambition.

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Communications, or Media.
• Experience through internships, placements, or extracurricular activities relevant to marketing or business development.
• Excellent storytelling, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and craft persuasive narratives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365; willingness to learn Salesforce, Tableau, and AI tools.
• Organized, calm under pressure, capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Inclusive mindset, committed to diversity and sustainable marketing.

About dentsu:

We focus on people-centered business transformation, connecting brand, content, commerce, and experience through modern creativity. Headquartered in Tokyo, with 65,000 employees worldwide, we combine Japanese innovation with a global perspective to drive growth and societal impact.

Benefits:

Our offerings include holiday entitlements, volunteering days, wellness days, pension, health care, and various discounts. We support flexible working schedules.

Inclusion and Diversity:

We promote a culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and better outcomes. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Location:

London

Brand:

Dentsu Media

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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