Grindstone is looking for a Business Development Lead to drive agency growth by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships and converting briefs into won business. The role sits at the centre of the agency's commercial strategy, working with creative and strategy teams on pitches and proposals.
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Grindstone Limited
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across key sectors and markets.
- Lead the development of proposals, pitch decks and presentations that win.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
- Develop and nurture relationships with existing clients to grow accounts.
- Represent Grindstone at industry events, networking forums and client meetings.
- Collaborate with the creative and strategy teams to craft compelling responses to briefs.
- Track and report on business development activity, pipeline status and revenue targets.
- Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
- Support leadership in defining and refining the agency's growth strategy.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications or a related field.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in business development, sales or account management.
- Experience within a creative, marketing or communications agency is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proven track record of winning new business and growing client relationships.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to spot opportunities others miss.
- Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working to targets.
- Commercial instinct and confident relationship building.
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