Business Development Manager

Location: Exeter Office – Hybrid

Type: Full-time

Reports to: Client Services Marketing Manager

About Evolution Media

At Evolution Media, we create content that connects and marketing that moves the needle. We’re a full-service content and marketing agency with an in-house production studio, delivering everything from high-end video to B2C campaigns and results-driven lead generation marketing.

We don’t just make things look good; we make them perform. And now, we’re looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to help us grow our client base and push our services into new markets.

The Role

This is a dual-focus role. You’ll manage and convert inbound leads from our lead generation while also driving proactive outreach to bring in high-value clients.

Your mission: turn interest into action and prospects into long-term Evolution Media partners across content production, B2C marketing, and lead generation marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound Lead Conversion

• Respond promptly to qualified inbound leads generated by our marketing campaigns.
• Hold engaging discovery calls to understand prospect needs, challenges, and goals.
• Develop tailored proposals and presentations that demonstrate ROI.
• Nurture warm leads through the decision-making process to close.
• Maintain high conversion rates from lead to client.

Proactive New Business Development

• Identify and research target clients in priority industries.
• Build and maintain a healthy outbound pipeline through networking, prospecting, and referrals.
• Initiate contact with decision-makers via email, phone, LinkedIn, and events.
• Represent Evolution Media at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
• Create opportunities for high-value, long-term client relationships.

Other Core Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales process from initial conversation to signed contract.
• Collaborate with our creative and strategy teams to shape solutions and proposals.
• Ensure a seamless handover to account managers and delivery teams.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Track activity, pipeline health, and forecasts using our CRM.
• Share market trends and competitor insights with the leadership team.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development, sales, or account growth, ideally in a marketing, content, or creative agency.
• Experience managing both inbound lead conversion and outbound prospecting.
• Strong understanding of content marketing, B2C campaigns, and lead generation strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers.
• Strategic, organised, and highly results driven.

Why Evolution Media?

• £30,000 – 35,000 DOE + commission structure
• A creative, collaborative, and ambitious team culture.
• The chance to shape the growth of a forward-thinking agency.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry event attendance.
• Pension
• 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working

Ready to turn leads into loyal clients and open new doors for Evolution Media?

Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit.