An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of our fast-growing team and play a key role within the Client Strategy function.
This London-based Business Development Manager position reports to the VP, Business Development and is ideally suited to an ambitious professional with around 4 years of relevant experience who is looking to accelerate their development. The role provides an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global integrated marketing advisory and gain valuable experience to support future progression and career growth.
The Company
mediasense is a global, independent advisor that brings the clarity, connection and confidence modern marketers need to fuel growth. We help marketers eliminate waste and maximize the impact of their most significant investments at scale. Our ambition is to define and own an entirely new category – recognized as the world’s most trusted, independent and impactful marketing advisor. We do this by elevating how clients operate, how agencies deliver, how platforms perform, and how all parts of the ecosystem connect. Because progress doesn’t happen in isolation, it takes alignment, intelligence, and trust. That’s what we enable. That’s what we stand for. That’s Unified Marketing Intelligence.
mediasense is designed around how we help marketers optimize and transform through best-in-class structure and governance (Organization), partners and platforms (Ecosystem), governance and controls (Assurance), and measurement and effectiveness (Science). We have the proven ability to effectively support large, complex organizations and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. As evidenced through our strong track record with clients, we pride ourselves on the consistent high quality of service delivery and the ability to accelerate transformation and growth.
mediasense has over 300 employees across London, New York, Singapore and New Delhi.
For more information, visit www.media-sense.com
What We Offer
Atmediasense,webelievegreatworkhappenswhenpeoplefeelsupported,empowered,andconnected.Alongsidesomeofourbenefits,weinvestheavilyinwellbeing,flexibility,learning,andcreatingagenuinelyinclusiveworkplacewherepeoplecanthrive.
Flexibility&TimeAway:
- HybridWorkingModel
- WorkfromAnywhereintheWorld-forupto4weeksperyear
- 28days'AnnualLeave+BankHolidays,withadditionalleaveawardedthroughlengthofservice
- BirthdayDayOff+Voucher
- OptiontoPurchaseupto10AdditionaldaysofAnnualLeave(peryear)
- EnhancedParentalLeavePolicies
FinancialBenefits:
- BonusSchemes-DiscretionaryBonus,NewBusiness&EmployeeReferral
- PensionScheme
- GroupLifeInsurance
- SeasonTicketLoan
- CycletoWorkScheme
- Tech&LifestyleSavingsScheme
- LengthofServiceAwards
Health&Wellbeing:
- PrivateHealthcare
- EmployeeAssistanceProgramme(EAP)
- EyeCareSupport-includingcontributionstowardsglassesforVDUusers
- MentalHealthFirstAiders&WellbeingInitiatives
Learning&Development:
- OngoingLearning&DevelopmentOpportunities
- AccesstoInternal&ExternalTraining
- CareerDevelopmentSupport&Mentoring
- RegularKnowledge-sharingSessions&Industryevents/Lunch&Learns
- Mentorship&BuddySystems
Office&SocialPerks:
- FreeGymMembershipatFORA&WellbeingClasses
- ComplimentaryEvents-suchasprofessionalheadshots,cookeryclassesandcocktail-makingworkshops,bookclubsetc
- Dog-FriendlyOffice
- FreeFruit,SnacksandRefreshments
- RegularComplimentaryBreakfasts,LunchesandTreats
- Summer&WinterCelebrations,plusfrequentTeamSocials&biweeklyThursdayofficesocials
- AccesstoBuilding-WideDiscounts
Community&Culture:
Weplaceastrongemphasisoncommunity,inclusionandbelongingthrougharangeofemployee-ledinitiatives,socialevents&supportnetworks.
- SenseofBalanceGroup – championinggenderequality,parenting&caregivingsupport
- Neurodiversity(NDSense)Network: raisingawareness&supportingneurodivergentcolleagues
- PrideNetwork: promotingLGBTQ+inclusionandallyship
- MentalHealth&WellbeingCommunity: supportingpositivewellbeingconversationsandinitiativesandchampioningdiversityevents
- Charity&CommunityGroup: driving volunteering, fundraising & social impact opportunities
TheRole
ThesuccessfulcandidatewillbesupportingtheVP&BDonEMEA&globalnewbusinessopportunities-RFP’s,RFI’s,growthmarketing,prospectingandevents.
Theroleitselfwillinvolvearangeofactivitiesincluding:
- ManageandCoordinateRFI/RFP&PitchProcesses – developinginternalbriefings,gatheringinputsfromacrossthebusinessandcontributingtocompelling,high-qualityproposalresponsesandpresentations.
- LeadProspect&MarketResearch- monitoringindustrydevelopments,clientactivityandmarkettrendstoidentifyandprioritisenewbusinessopportunitiesandbuildtargetedprospectlists.
- Own&ContinuouslyImprovetheNewBusinessCollateralLibrary- ensuringpitchdecks,casestudies,credentialsandsalesmaterialsarecurrent,easilyaccessibleandeffectivelycommunicateourpropositionandcapabilities.
- PartnerCloselywithMarketingtoTurnActivityintoCommercialOpportunity- supportingevents,roundtables,campaignsandothergrowthinitiatives,andensuringeffectiveprospecttargetingandfollow-up.
- ManageDaytoDayUse&QualityoftheCRM- ensuringopportunities,contactsandactivityareaccuratelycaptured,supportinginternalusersanddrivingconsistentCRMadoption.
- Track,Analyse&ReportonGrowthPerformance- includingpipeline,leadprogression,conversionandmarketingeffectiveness,translatingdataintoclearinsightsandrecommendedactions.
- SupportPriorityAccount&OpportunityPlanning- helpingidentifyroutestomarket,keystakeholders,relevantpropositionsandnextstepsacrosstargetorganisations.
- UseAI&EmergingTechnologytoImproveBusinessDevelopmentEffectiveness- supportingfasterresearch,strongercontentdevelopmentandmoreefficientreuseofknowledgeacrosspitchesandproposals.
TheCandidate
Theidealcandidatewillhavethefollowing:
- 4+years’experienceinaB2Bbusinessdevelopment,growthormarketingrole,ideallywithinprofessionalservices,consulting,media,marketingorasimilarenvironment
- Provenexperiencesupportingandcoordinatingnewbusinessopportunities,pitches,proposalsand/orRFPprocesses
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytodevelophigh-qualityclient-facingcontent,presentationsandproposals
- Strongrelationship-buildingskillsandconfidenceworkingwithseniorinternalandexternalstakeholders
- Excellentprojectmanagementandorganisationalskills,withatrackrecordofmanagingmultipleprioritiesanddeadlinesindependently
- ExperienceusingCRMplatforms,ideallyHubSpot,tomanageopportunities,pipelinedataandreporting
- StrongproficiencyinPowerPointandExcel,withtheabilitytoproducepolishedpresentations
- Ananalyticalmindset,withtheabilitytointerpretpipeline,marketingandmarketdataandtranslateitintoactionablecommercialinsight
- Aproactive,solutions-focusedapproach,withtheconfidencetotakeownershipratherthanwaitfordirection
- ExperienceusingAIandautomationtoolstosupportresearch,contentdevelopmentorbusinessdevelopmentworkflowswouldbeadvantageous
- Comfortableoperatinginafast-paced,deadline-drivenenvironmentandrespondingtochangingbusinesspriorities
- Anunderstandingof,orstronginterestin,themedia,marketingandadvertisingecosystemwouldbebeneficial
Every application is reviewed by a human on our team (not AI), so it may take us a bit of time to get through them. Because of the large number of applications we receive, we’re not always able to reply to everyone individually (especially regarding cv reviews or direct messages) but we truly appreciate your interest.
Please note that can only consider candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and do not require, now or in the future, visa sponsorship
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Business Development Manager in City of London employer: mediasense
At mediasense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London-based team enjoys a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowances, and numerous employee benefits, including private healthcare and learning opportunities, all designed to support personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values its employees and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the marketing industry.
