If you’re interested in any of the positions below, or know of someone who might be, please call James Cudd on 020 7833 5262 or email james.cudd@timetobloom.co.uk
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - £50-60K + bonus - Central London A unique business development role within a highly sexy digital agency with clients like French Connection, Ministry of Sound and Virgin Atlantic. Our client delivers both strategic and truly creative digital communications. It's a fast growing, dynamic business with a clear business goal. They are recognised for offering an extensive range of solutions from main web sites through to technical and social networking platforms. This is a critical position and will report and work directly with the MD. Key responsibilities will include; developing a robust and workable sales plan, outlining principal business strategies and achieving set revenue goals. You will direct and lead a new business executive, manage all new business activities and decide on the most appropriate business development processes. Contributing to the agency's marketing tools and collateral will be a key aspect. You will have a focused, dynamic approach and a desire to close the deal. As a strong leader, you will demonstrate an emotionally mature attitude, with a proven history of engaging with clients at a senior level. Commercially orientated, you will have a meticulous eye for detail and wish to thoroughly immerse yourself in all things digital.
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up to £55K + Bonus & benefits - Central London. A fantastic opportunity to work with one of the world's leading agency networks. They are recognised as a leading integrated agency providing pureplay digital or a classic direct marketing campaign for a range of leading brands, many being household names. As a leading full service digital agency, from communications, viral marketing through to website build, the agency can truly provide a 360 degree service. The agency has been at the forefront of innovation both technically and creatively. Regularly regarded as a top-tier agency, they are recognised for their business ambition and drive for creative perfection. The Digital New Business Development Manager / Business Development Manager will primarily be working on the digital offering. As the Digital Business Development Manager you will be actively involved in all the key aspects of new business -from creating a strategic marketing plan for both short and long term lead generation activity, developing sales collateral through to networking with intermediaries and business leaders. The digital business is growing exponentially and the role requires an individual with a proven track record to reach challenging targets. Desirable attributes include; an entrepreneurial attitude, tenacity, an engaging and enthusiastic personality, a proven knowledge of the agency arena and an understanding of the digital landscape.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE - c. £25K - Central London. A boutique agency with a strong design bias, recognised for working with clients in the health and beauty sector and for producing beautifully crafted but intelligently thought through pieces of work. The company has repositioned itself and worked hard on it's unique identity and marketing strategy. Led by the Sales & Marketing Director they are ready to upscale their new business operation and go to the market more forcibly. They are commercially ambitious, wishing to grow the business in turnover and headcount. They are looking someone who is ready for a challenging but exciting opportunity to be very hands-on and actively involved in the business development and marketing of the company. You will support the Sales & Marketing Director by following up on marketing initiatives, attending major events in the health & beauty sector and working on various campaigns throughout the year. This is a terrific opportunity for someone who is looking for a role to really establish his or her career. You are likely to be supported with some bespoke training through Blossom's unique programme
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - c. £60-70K + bonus (depending on experience) - Central London. The agency has a very real proposition and a strong message. They are leaders at providing strong, thought leadership led marketing and advertising campaigns for a range of clients in the corporate market place. You will be joining a very bright, ambitious business with a strong culture and market position. They require a self-starter with a proven track record in generating business and comfortable with presenting and winning business at board level. In return you will be given marketing resource, work alongside the Managing Director and a budget to realise both the agency's and your own ambitions. You must be very passionate - have a real drive and commitment to new business and be comfortable leading the PR and marketing exercises.
NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE/MANAGER - £25-30K + Bonus - Central London. You will be a pivotal figure in the next stage of this critically acclaimed creative communications agency. Working alongside the Managing Director it will be your task to generate new business meetings and build long-standing relationships with potential clients. This small agency has been in situ since 2002 and has a strong track record in corporate communications, marketing communications, websites and branding. The business is looking to step up its workload and requires a motivated and passionate new business driver. It is key to fulfil this role that you will have the hunger and drive to generate qualified meetings for the directors of the business. In the short term you will be responsible for marketing the business to a wide audience. Supported by the Managing Director your success will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a very real opportunity to head up a future sales team.
HEAD OF NEW BUSINESS - up to £65K - Central London/West End (W1). The Head of New Business is pivotal to the progress and continued success of the business. The Agency is looking to grow ambitiously through both organic and acquisitional means. Currently the agency is able to support clients' advertising, digital, as well as PR and communications. The job will be a major role in the business and requires a heavyweight new business individual with a track record of success within the public & private sector. The individual will need to demonstrate knowledge of working with the AAR and/or Creative Brief, understanding of the procurement process & PQQ, experience with a big-name West-End Agency, and understanding and experience of working with COI. The ideal candidate will be looking for a major role in the business where they can drive the new business strategy working the senior managers in the business. You will want to be at the forefront of a business and have a proven track record of bringing in major briefs.
NEW BUSINESS & ACCOUNT DIRECTOR £35-£45K + Bonuses - (EC1). Our client is the most influential new business consultancy to the marketing services industry. This is a dream job for an intelligent and ambitious business development professional to join their consultant/account direction team. Our client is the most influential and respected new business consultancy for the marketing services industry in the UK and US. Viewed as a centre-of-excellence in terms of innovation, market insights, training, support, consulting, research and planning competencies - clients have included most of the Top 10 agencies in every marketing discipline, including: Financial Dynamics, Pleon, Firefly, Iris, Tequila, The Marketing Store, WWAV Rapp Collins, OgilvyOne, EHS Brann, DDB, The Henley Centre, Centre for Economics and Business Research, Landor, Interbrand, FutureBrand, Coley Porter Bell, Lambie-Nairn, Conran Design Group, The Partners, Agency.Com, I-Level, De-construct, Profero, PHD, Fitch Live, Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare, Done and Dusted, SONY BMG, Frukt etc.
Due to expansion, they wish to hire an additional account director for their team of new business consultants and account directors. You will join a team of 6 consultants in a 50-headcount, bright and contemporary, open-plan office in EC1. You will lead a team of four individuals, and with the help of unparalleled tools and data, your focus will be to advise, support and drive the development of new business opportunities for a number of leading marketing agency clients. The role covers every aspect of intelligent new business development, including market and competitor intelligence, brand positioning, messaging, targeting, communications programmes, marketing collateral and credentials, RFI/RFP prep, OJEU monitor, pitch consultancy, attending and facilitating meetings, liaison with marketing partners and above all, the provision of thoughtful, well-researched counsel to the Boards of established and growing agencies on a regular basis.
A high-achiever, you are hungry, driven, intelligent and a very fast learner with superb attention to detail. You are highly organised, presentable, have a positive attitude, and a great communicator at all levels. You must be able to manage others well. You’ll have proven experience in new business development roles ideally within marketing services and you’ll clearly be able to demonstrate your personal contribution to the success of the companies you have worked for. Good references are essential. You're looking for a role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy, but with excellent support and training and a fantastic opportunity for rapid progression, within a growing and dynamic company. The base-line salary is £35 to 45K plus bonuses depending on experience.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – £21K - £23K - London (EC1). Due to recent growth, a graduate position has become available at Blossom's sister company Rainmaker. You should be bright, energetic, and a highly effective communicator. Experience in sales and marketing is beneficial but not essential, as is a second language. The role encompasses day-to-day proactive and reactive prospecting, both on the phone and in writing, on behalf of up to 4 clients. You will have responsibility for maintaining your client database, and will be involved in preparation for client meetings, as well as liaising with the client alongside the account director. You will also be required to monitor marketing and trade publications for relevant leads on behalf of each of your clients.
The successful candidate should be motivated and self-starting with a positive outlook, mature attitude and solid work ethic. Lateral thinking is also a fundamental attribute. You will receive excellent ongoing training in sales and marketing and Rainmaker offers excellent prospects for high calibre candidates. For this position please contact Lindsay for more information on 020 7833 5262.
NEW BUSINESS MANAGER – up to £35K + bonus – Chelmsford. As the New Business Manager you will be at the forefront of attracting new business opportunities for this leading marketing services business within the technology sector. Based in Chelmsford, Essex, this business has been massively successful since launch over 14 years ago. Led by a passionate and well-established management team, they are now ready and equipped to increase the size of the business with the addition of a new business expert. You will be a key member of this integrated team. Your responsibilities will include; prospecting, meeting clients and ultimately win the business. It will be your focus to look at the strategic approach and build long-term business relationships. You will be rewarded with a great team, a clear proposition and a highly regarded platform to sell. (POSITION FILLED)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - £40K-£50K depending on experience - Soho, London (W1). An Excellent opportunity to be the Head of Business Development or Business Development Director for a recently formed agency with a truly multi-disciplined approach, that has already accumulated a highly desirable list of clients. The person will work along side the Managing Partner, who has set up the business in the last year and works with an affiliate agency to offer their clients a full remit of services. Your role will be to develop and mould their new business strategy. You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of success, have gravitas, and an ability to work individually to build their business. You need to be someone who can bring in their own ideas and creative thinking. You will become the face of the business and therefore need to have a strong cultural affinity. You will be rewarded with a great salary, the chance to have real autonomy, and be a crucial part of the business as it grows. (POSITION FILLED)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Up to £35K + BONUS - Central London. Our client is a dynamic publishing and design agency that has built up a great reputation producing print and online customer magazines for organisations as diverse as Faith Stores, Subaru Motors and Bank of Scotland. Known as a boutique agency in their field, they’re particularly strong in creative executions and strategic thinking. In order to fulfil their potential as a business, they’re looking to recruit a business development manager to join the team. The successful individual will be responsible for building relationships with core prospects, arranging, qualifying and attending new business meetings, and assisting with marketing. You’ll have experience within the digital sphere, as well as experience in sales or marketing; you’ll also be a strong communicator, resourceful and highly motivated. The role will commence with 3-months’ intensive training via Blossom, enabling you to fine-tune your skills and also to equip you with the tools and systems you need to be effective in the role. Our client is looking for someone who can champion the business development function, and in joining the company at an exciting time in its development, there are excellent prospects for the right person. (POSITION FILLED)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNT MANAGER - £35K + BONUS - Clerkenwell. This client specialises in design and branding for the financial services industry, and enjoys long-term relationships with some of the most respected financial institutions in the world. Until now their business has grown primarily through positive word of mouth and referrals – but they’re now keen to take a proactive approach and recruit a Business Development Manager to build relationships within their core sectors – and also help them to break into other relevant market segments. They are looking for a confident individual with proven sales and/or marketing experience to uncover new business opportunities and build relationships within the financial, professional & corporate sectors. You will also be part of the team responsible for managing any accounts you bring in, so experience in this respect is desirable. As well as great verbal communications skills, they’re also looking for someone who is highly articulate in writing and can assist with proposals and the production of marketing materials. Enthusiasm, intelligence and great attention to detail are a must! The successful candidate will be someone who’s got long-term potential to direct business development within the agency – so this is a great opportunity. Blossom will be providing an initial training programme to ensure that everything is on track. (POSITION FILLED)