Business Development Executive

The Business Development Executive will be working in the Growth and Marketing team. Work will include organising pitches and working with the full agency team that develops the pitch work, managing content for our owned channels (website and LinkedIn), helping with events and overall contributing to the team that generates, develops, and wins new business for the agency.

As we transition into a fully AI-native agency, this position offers a unique opportunity to learn from the ground up, working alongside the agency’s most senior leaders. You will be instrumental in generating and developing client relationships by leveraging our AI-powered processes and the WPP Open platform. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual keen to be at the forefront of the advertising industry's evolution.

As part of your development, we’ll also enrol you onto the IPA Foundation Certificate course, which will teach you the fundamentals of advertising, advertising history and development, and an overview of the advertising industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch Support & Coordination: Partner closely with the pitch team to keep the process tightly managed and moving at pace. Conduct deep-dive research into client industries and competitors, coordinate key meetings, and help build visually compelling presentation decks.
• Social Media Management: Help manage the agency’s LinkedIn and website channels. Curate and schedule a consistent flow of engaging content that spotlights our work, culture, and events, ensuring our distinct creative spirit shines through our tone of voice.
• Content & Asset Management: Oversee the internal production pipeline for marketing assets, managing everything from website content and case studies to event collateral.
• Event Support: Act as a key hands‑on contributor to the planning, promotion, and execution of our agency marketing events throughout the year.
• Team Operations & Communication: Serve as the team lynchpin. Keep communication flowing seamlessly by owning status reports and tracking documents, ensuring everyone is aligned on changes, updates, or roadblocks.
• Pipeline Tracking: Maintain and update our new business database, meticulously logging progress with potential clients to keep our pipeline accurate.
• Ad‑hoc Administration: Tackle essential administrative tasks as they arise to support the smooth, day‑to‑day running of the agency.

Key Skills

• Ambition & Agency Drive: Highly organized, proactive, and genuinely eager to kick‑start your career in a fast‑paced, creative agency environment.
• Cultural Curiosity: While prior experience isn’t required, we’re looking for people with a passion for advertising, culture, and social trends—including a curiosity about how AI is reshaping our industry.
• Social Media Savvy: A native understanding of the digital and social landscape.
• Strong Communication & Writing: Excellent writing skills are important, paired with strong verbal communication skills to engage confidently with team members and stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Meticulous Organization: Strong attention to detail, whether you are managing tracking sheets in Excel, capturing meeting takeaways, or managing complex calendars.
• Proactive Problem Solving: A self‑starter who uses their initiative to spot challenges early and find smart, efficient solutions.

T&P, part of WPP, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.