Business Development Lead

We’re partnering with a leading integrated agency group, specialising in sport, entertainment, and lifestyle across experiential, social, production, and sponsorship activation. With clients like NFL, Chelsea FC, Peloton, Live Nation, and Bupa, they’re on a major growth trajectory and hiring their first New Business Lead to spearhead client acquisition.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the end-to-end pitch process, shaping strategy and coordinating teams

• Develop tailored proposals, bids, and presentations

• Collaborate with internal specialists to deliver creative, insight-led solutions

• Identify upsell opportunities with existing clients

• Track pipeline and forecasts via Pipedrive

• Support marketing with case studies and thought leadership content

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years’ agency experience in business development (PR, social, experiential, or sponsorship)

• Proven track record of winning high-value new business

• Strong network across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors

• Polished, persuasive communicator confident with pitches and presentations

What’s on offer:

• £55–65k + bonus + bens

• 25–29 days holiday, early Friday finishes, dental + more

• Soho office, Tues–Thurs onsite, part of a global agency network