Growth Marketing Manager in Brighton

Growth & Partnerships Manager | Creative & Communications Agency

I'm working with an independent creative and communications agency in Brighton that's looking to appoint its first dedicated Growth & Partnerships Manager.

It's a boutique studio with an impressive international client base, working with global institutions, development banks, government bodies and organisations operating across sustainability, finance and international development.

The agency specialises in high-quality design and communications, from annual and sustainability reports to digital publications, websites and strategic communications.

Having grown organically through referrals, repeat business and long-standing client relationships, the founders are now looking for someone to help establish a more structured and sustainable approach to growth.

The opportunity

This is a newly created position with plenty of autonomy and direct access to the founders. You'll have the opportunity to shape the agency's approach to business development, partnerships and B2B marketing, rather than simply inherit an established sales process.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a new-business and growth strategy.




• Identifying prospective clients, mapping decision-makers and building relationships across relevant sectors and international markets.




• Establishing strategic partnerships with consultancies, professional services firms and complementary organisations.




• Developing B2B marketing activity, including LinkedIn, thought leadership, targeted outreach and content-led lead generation.




• Introducing CRM processes, pipeline management and a more structured approach to tracking opportunities.




• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new relationships through established client networks.




• Working closely with the founders and creative team on proposals, pitches and converting opportunities into long-term client relationships.

Who we're looking for

You'll have experience in business development, growth, partnerships or B2B marketing, ideally within a creative, design, communications or professional services environment.

We're particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

• A track record of generating new business opportunities and developing meaningful commercial relationships.




• A strong understanding of B2B marketing and how to use content, digital channels and targeted engagement to build visibility and generate demand.




• The initiative to establish processes and systems rather than rely on an existing sales infrastructure.




• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and navigating longer, relationship-led sales cycles.




• Commercial awareness, curiosity and an appreciation for high-quality creative work.




• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the confidence to contribute ideas at a strategic level.

Experience in corporate reporting, sustainability, ESG, international development or institutional communications would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

Why consider it?

This is an opportunity to play a genuinely influential role within a small, established and ambitious agency.

You'll work directly with the founders, have considerable freedom to shape the commercial function and contribute to the next stage of the agency's growth, including its expanding international presence.

The role offers a basic salary of £45,000–£55,000, with a performance-related bonus structure to be agreed, and flexible hybrid working centred around Brighton.

If you're commercially minded, enjoy building relationships and would relish the opportunity to create something rather than simply follow an existing playbook, I'd be interested in hearing from you.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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