Head of Business Development | Marketing

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Head of Business Development | Dynamic Intermediary

Location: West End, London / Hybrid

Are you a strategic leader with a proven track record in driving commercial growth within the creative and marketing ecosystem?

Our client is a dynamic intermediary between global brands and the UK’s top marketing and advertising agencies, forging enduring and equitable relationships. They stand out in a crowded marketplace through their innovative approach, appetite for positive change, and unique offering. They are looking for a Head of Business Development to define their commercial strategy and deepen their partnerships with agencies.

About the role

You will be joining a company that aims to set a progressive industry agenda and is becoming an increasingly provocative, disruptive, and modernising voice.

• This is a key strategic growth role where you will refine their approach, open new doors, and help more brands and agencies benefit from what they offer.
• Lead high‑quality conversations with senior leadership and play an active external role across industry gatherings, events, and communities to expand their presence.
• You will be representing a service that includes pitch consultancy and a powerful marketing intelligence platform.
• You will manage one direct report, with the opportunity to shape and build a small team as the function grows.

What You’ll Lead

This role combines strategy and hands‑on relationship building. You will:

• Define and execute new business strategy for the business.
• Build and manage a strong, transparent pipeline that reflects both short and long‑term opportunities.
• Evolve the way they nurture and convert leads, making the process more personal, intentional, and scalable.
• Partner with the senior team to leverage networks and shape their broader commercial direction.
• Own HubSpot usage and reporting, ensuring clarity and alignment across the business.
• Deliver against clear individual and team commercial targets.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 4+ years in business development or commercial growth roles within the creative, marketing, or agency ecosystem.
• Someone who genuinely understands how agencies win work, grow clients, and differentiate themselves.
• Confident in developing strategy, spotting opportunities, and navigating senior conversations.
• Comfortable building long‑term commercial relationships built on trust.
• A clear communicator who can listen deeply and articulate value simply.

Ready to shape the future of brand‑agency relationships?

Apply now to become our next Head of Business Development!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development, Marketing, and Advertising

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