Business Development Representative

Job Description

Job description

Are you driven by results, with the skills needed to generate powerful business growth for an award-winning creative agency?

Here at Harleys, we deliver engaging marketing campaigns and brand communications with storytelling at the forefront. As part of our strategic plans for growth, we’re currently looking for an experienced Business Development Representative to take a key role in driving our strategic vision and onboard more world-leading clients.

Forming strong, positive relationships with potential clients is a crucial part of the role. You’ll be looking for freshopportunities for Harleys to offer creative services to both existing and new markets, primarily in the B2B sector. Taking responsibility for sourcing business wins, you’ll identify new ways of generating initial leads, right through tosupporting with delivering winning pitches.
At our agency, the pace is fast, the client names are big and every day is different. We believe that collaboration and opinions enrich our work. If this sounds exciting, then we’d like to talk to you.

Responsibilities

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll work alongside our creative teams and will need to carry out the following responsibilities:

· Build relationships with new and prospective clients to expand our customer base
· Generate pipelines and win new business opportunities
· Support in the production of inspiring and creative sales proposals
· Conduct office and field-based activity with regular client meetings
· Attend regular networking events
· Plan and develop processes for effectively managing new business activity
· Track and record new business opportunities using CRM tools
· Support in the development of marketing campaigns in line with key sales objectives

Required skills

We’re looking for a candidate who has the following skills and/or experience:

· 3+ years experience in successfully onboarding clients in a business development role
· Strong commercial understanding with experience working to KPIs to generate revenue
· Forecasting experience with excellent organisational and scheduling skills
· Good understanding of creative services and industry knowledge
· Experience delivering high levels of customer service
· Articulate and confident presentation skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· A self-motivated approach, with the ability to work as part of a team
· A creative and problem-solving mindset
· Efficient time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits

We believe in a friendly and supportive work culture. We work hard and play hard, and beyond the creative buzz of the office, there is a chance to let your hair down at our socials.
Some of the benefits on offer include:
Competitive salary and holiday package
Hybrid working – we work in the office three days a week and at home for two
A fun and stimulating working environment where everyone learns from each other
Socials and team days out
In-house creative talks, clinics and workshops
Free onsite parking
Employee retail and entertainment discounts and perks
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Free eye tests
We are committed to offering equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace.
Please send your CV to the HR Manager and indicate your salary expectations and current location. Closing date for applications June 14th.

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