New Business Manager

Our client is a leading and expanding insight and retail design agency, operating globally and working with some of the world’s most exciting brands.
Their approach is different, because they really understand the way in which human beings interact with their world and what alters their decisions and behaviours before they generate inspired solutions, that not only look great but change the way in which humans behave in Retail.

In order to build on their core long standing client base, this new position has been created and is integral to the future plans of the business and therefore reports directly to the Managing Director. They are looking for someone who can identify, develop and convert new business opportunities, as well as manage and develop a global new business network and database, to drive business opportunities internationally. You will also be responsible for developing the existing sales and marketing tools available to generate new business. The role may also include some account management where necessary and will require the successful candidate to travel as necessary. Specifically, you will/be:

• Have a natural ability to build rapport with potential clients
• Background in insights agency an advantage
• 3-5 years sales experience
• Ideally a first class University education
• Highly proficient with all office packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Quick and creative thinker
• Persistent and persuasive
• Resourceful
• Ability to understand concepts quickly
• Well connected
• Experienced at building new business databases using tools such as LinkedIn
• Able to switch between projects on a daily basis
• Have a likeable, personable, charming personality.
• A goal oriented team player with a good sense of humour.

Above all you will bring commitment, adaptability, inspiration and a tangible passion for research and human insight.