Business Development Manager

Seventy7; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative content agency in London is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth and build new client relationships. In this key role, you will manage inbound and outbound sales activities, respond to enquiries, and represent the agency at networking events. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in business acquisition, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sectors like technology and fashion. The position offers a creative work environment and an attractive commission structure.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank/public holidays

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Bupa EAP membership

Pension plan

Uncapped and attractive commission package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business acquisition.
• Strong lead generation skills and experience in closing high-value deals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver growth and hit sales targets.
• Respond to inbound enquiries with engaging proposals.
• Drive outbound sales activity from prospecting to closing.

Job description

Atseventy7, we’re a leading integrated creative content agency, trusted by over 60 retailers — from ambitious startups to global brands in fashion, beauty, jewellery, and home.

With teams inLondon, Manchester, and Mumbai, our 80+ specialists blend creativity, commercial know-how, and technical expertise to deliver content that makes an impact. Frombranding, web design, and digital marketingtophotography, video, and campaign production, we plan, create, and deliver exceptional work that drives results for our clients.

Overview

The Role

• We’re looking for a proactive and ambitiousBusiness Development Managerto join our London studio. This is a key role in driving seventy7’s growth, you’ll be at the heart of building new relationships, identifying opportunities, and shaping how we expand.
• You’ll thrive here if you are:
  • Drivenand commercially minded
  • Curiousabout clients’ businesses and motivated to find solutions
  • Energisedby creativity and collaboration
  • Excited tomake your markin a fast-moving, results-focused team

What you'll do

• Deliver growth and hit sales targets, building on our strong reputation in creative content
• Respond to inbound enquiries with engaging proposals that win business
• Drive outbound sales activity from prospecting and lead generation to pitching and closing
• Build long-lasting client relationships in partnership with our Client Services Team
• Research and qualify prospects, identifying decision-makers and opportunities in target sectors
• Own the sales process end-to-end: pipeline management, KPIs, reporting, and conversion
• Collaborate with our Marketing Team to ensure campaigns generate quality leads
• Be the first point of contact for all new business enquiries managing them from lead to signed deal
• Represent seventy7 at networking events, building a strong industry profile

What you'll bring

• Proven track record innew business acquisition(both inbound and outbound)
• Stronglead generationskills and experience closing high-value deals
• Excellentcommunication, presentation, and negotiationskills
• Ability to build trust quickly with clients and internal teams
• Experience producingcompelling sales proposalsand delivering pitches
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge and passion for retail sectors, especiallytechnology, beauty, fashion, jewellery, and home
• Familiarity withCRM and sales toolsfor effective pipeline management
• 22 days holiday+ bank/public holidays + your birthday off
• Flexible benefits tailored to you, including:
  • Travel season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Bupa EAP membership
• Pension plan
• Uncapped and attractive commission package
• A creative, energetic working environment where you’ll be supported to grow

The people are what make our big ideas come to life. If you've got a spark, a talent or an expertise, we want you to be part of Seventy7. Find out where you fit into our team here.