Business Development Manager

Discovery Design Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth by connecting with businesses through innovative web solutions. You will manage client relationships, pursue new business opportunities, and collaborate with teams to deliver successful strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in business development and digital services. This role offers flexible working arrangements and an enriching work culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Enhanced holiday allowance

Team building events

Monthly team gatherings

Latest software and hardware

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Strong understanding of web design, digital marketing, or SaaS solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Commercially focused with the ability to identify new opportunities.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, motivated, and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Create tailored proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with teams to scope projects and deliver estimates.
• Manage leads from initial contact to project handover.
• Attend networking events to generate new opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Digital marketing

Web design

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a leading digital agency, helping connect UK and global businesses with innovative web development, digital marketing, and software solutions that drive measurable success.

You’ll be responsible for developing new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and helping shape the agency’s growth strategy. Working closely with our design, development, and marketing teams, you’ll identify where our services can create the most impact and build long-term partnerships that deliver real results.

You’ll be confident, commercially minded, and driven by success — someone who thrives on understanding client needs, creating tailored proposals, and turning conversations into meaningful collaborations.

At Discovery Design, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, ambitious team using cutting-edge digital tools and data‑driven insight to help clients achieve their business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the UK and international markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients
• Develop a deep understanding of client goals, challenges, and industries to position our services effectively
• Create tailored proposals and presentations that clearly communicate value and strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams to scope projects and deliver accurate estimates and timelines
• Manage and nurture leads from initial contact through to project handover
• Attend meetings, networking events, and industry functions to generate new opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and pipeline updates using CRM tools
• Contribute to the agency’s growth strategy through proactive outreach and insight‑driven recommendations
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management (ideally within a digital agency or tech environment)
• Strong understanding of web design, digital marketing, or SaaS solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Commercially focused with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities
• Comfortable managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities at once
• Proactive, motivated, and target‑driven with a focus on delivering measurable results
• Experience managing relationships with both UK and international clients is a plus

If you’re passionate about digital innovation and want to be part of an ambitious agency helping clients around the world achieve their growth goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Please include details of your previous business development achievements or relevant experience in your application. If you’d like to send us multiple documents or different formats, we also take applications at recruitment @discoverydesign.co.uk .

• 🏠 We're hybrid - giving you time to focus at home and collaborate as a team.
• 🧘♀️ We offer flexible working hours to help you find a work life balance.
• 🤝 We truly believe that collaborative working achieves the best results.
• 🏝️ We offer an enhanced holiday allowance, which grows with you.
• 🗓️ We have exciting regular team building events.
• 🌮 We bring the team together through their passion for food every month.
• 👨💻 Work on a beautiful Mac with the best software to help achieve your best work.
• 👨🏫 We provide training and actively encourage personal development.