Business Development Manager
Location: Deansgate, Manchester City Centre & Bonis Hall Campus, Macclesfield – Hybrid working
About Us...
Ghosts. A swimming pool. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.
Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look-out for the people who will fit best. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.
We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to come and join us. Armbands optional.
The Part You’ll Play…
As Business Development Manager you’ll be joining our established new business team tasked with generating new opportunities for the agency. We’re on an exciting growth path and by proactively identifying opportunities and introducing McCann Manchester’s credentials to prospective new clients, you’ll be integral to us achieving our ambitious plans.
Specifically, your role will involve:
Outbound campaign lead generation via both established target client lists and proactively finding opportunities from industry news, developments, moves etc
- Building a new business strategy working closely with our Managing Directors
- Primary responsibility for developing leads and opportunities to pitch, for social and production businesses whilst also identifying opportunities that may be relevant to the wider agency
- Managing and completing RFI’s
- Building credentials decks
- Building relationships with clients who are looking to engage McCann
- Building an outbound strategy and developing marketing campaigns to drive leads
- Managing and maintaining a black book of contacts and ongoing relationships with potential clients
- You’ll be responsible for client profiling, competitor analysis, client / category market research and pitch support
As Business Development Manager You’ll Bring…
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a Business Development role with a track record of delivering results by developing outbound and inbound campaigns
- A consultative style – strategic and commercially targeted in your approach.
- Personable with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Self-starter with the ability to identify commercial leads from an array of sources.
- Experience gained within a B2B environment. Knowledge / experience of digital, social or production would be an advantage
You’ll Have Access To…
A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.
The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, search, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.
An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8-acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).
Specific skills
- High level of computer literacy, especially in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Confidence, positivity and ability to present yourself amongst internal/external colleagues
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Great attention to detail, combined with amazing organisational skills.
The Truth…
Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.
For more information on our Business Development Manager role, click apply below.
McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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