Business Development Manager for media in a creative data-driven agency. Proactively sourcing RFPs and managing pitches within a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Proactively identify and track relevant media RFPs and pitch opportunities across the market, industry networks, platforms and any centralised distributions
Lead the RFP process from opportunity assessment through to pitch stage, including requirements gathering, response writing, coordinating inputs and meeting all deadlines
Work hand‑in‑hand with the media lead: preparing materials, shaping narratives and attending pitches as the operational owner of the process
Build and maintain an organised pipeline of opportunities, ensuring visibility of status, likelihood and resource needs for each potential pitch
Collaborate closely with Performance and Creative Studios so integrated opportunities (brand, performance, above‑the‑line) are seen and pursued holistically, not in silos
Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders around media new business, helping them route leads, RFPs and cross‑sell opportunities into the media team
Support internal “roadshow” activity and new business showcases, sharing media case studies and successes to unlock opportunities with existing and new clients
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the new business process, tools and templates so the team can respond faster and more effectively
Requirements
4–6 years’ experience in media, media sales or media agency roles, with hands‑on exposure to planning, buying or selling media solutions
Proven experience managing or contributing to RFPs and pitches, ideally across both brand/above‑the‑line and performance/digital activity
Strong commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable operating in a smaller, growing media team rather than a large network agency “machine”
Highly organised and detail‑oriented, able to juggle multiple live RFPs and stakeholder demands while maintaining a clear process
Confident communicator and collaborator who enjoys working cross‑functionally with strategy, creative and performance teams and representing media in front of clients
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance
BUPA Life Assurance
Income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
Tech & Wearables salary sacrifice scheme
Octopus EV Scheme
Discounts and deals on a range of items from hotels, holidays and hormone testing to cinema, gyms and will writing**
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