Head of Strategic Growth in Horwich

If you’re an experienced agency operator with a sharp commercial instinct, deep industry connections, and a passion for brand and digital platforms, this is your chance to shape the future of a growing and ambitious agency.

The Role: As our Head of Strategic Growth, you will be at the forefront of driving Absolute’s commercial growth. You’ll lead the charge in developing and executing our sales and strategic strategy — from proactive outreach to tender responses and campaign alignment — with the backing of a skilled leadership and marketing team. This is more than just a sales role. It’s a strategic leadership position, designed for someone who can spot opportunities before they emerge, build trust quickly, and turn those relationships into long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy & Growth: Own the new business strategy in line with Absolute’s 2025/26 marketing roadmap. Build a clear plan for pipeline development and lead generation. Set performance goals and regularly report on KPIs and conversion metrics.
• Lead Generation & Pipeline Development: Identify, pursue and convert new opportunities across key target sectors. Monitor all major tender portals and manage submissions with a strategic, tailored approach. Qualify inbound leads and shape compelling responses with support from internal teams. Nurture past contacts who have stalled and now ready to convert. Deliver on agreed revenue & profitability targets (quarterly).
• Partnerships & Outreach: Build a network of industry contacts, intermediaries, and potential clients. Develop strategic alliances and referral relationships that support long-term growth. Represent Absolute at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Pitches & Presentations: Coordinate and deliver pitch activity from first conversation to proposal to close, alongside the marketing and creative teams. Work alongside senior leadership to tailor high-impact presentations and pitches. Support the creation of sales collateral, case studies, and credentials materials.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align campaigns with business goals. Support the delivery of outbound campaigns and lead-nurture strategies. Work with the marketing team to update our CRM and maintain accurate records within ensuring visibility and accountability.
• Team Leadership: Play a key role in building and leading the Strategic function as we grow. Manage recruitment and onboarding for new business team members as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record: 3–5+ years in a similar business development or strategic role within a creative, branding, digital or content agency environment.
• A confident communicator: Comfortable representing the agency in client meetings, pitches, and industry settings.
• Commercially sharp: Able to understand client challenges, shape relevant solutions, and negotiate deals that work for all sides.
• Organised & proactive: Able to manage multiple opportunities, proposals and follow-ups with efficiency and focus.
• Team player: Works collaboratively with marketing, creative, and strategy teams to deliver outstanding results.

Why Join Absolute?

• A respected agency with a clear vision and serious growth ambition.
• The freedom to shape the partnerships function and build something meaningful.
• A collaborative, non-hierarchical culture where ideas matter and initiative is rewarded.
• We work in a hybrid way, 3 days together in the studio, 2 days remote and with a leadership team that genuinely trusts the team to do their best work.

To Apply: If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short note telling us why you’re the right fit using the form below.