Business Development Lead (part time) in Leicestershire

An established, strategically focused creative agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to help drive its next phase of growth.

Specialising in high-growth sectors including energy, and clean-tech, this agency has built an impressive reputation for delivering brand strategy, creative campaigns, and long-term client partnerships across UK and international markets.

Following a period of sustained success, the business is now investing in a senior commercial hire who can identify, nurture, and convert high-value opportunities while helping shape future growth strategy.

This is not a high-volume sales role. It’s a consultative, relationship-led opportunity suited to someone who enjoys intelligent commercial conversations, strategic networking, and creating long-term value.

As Business Development Lead, you will act as the bridge between the agency and its future clients - bringing commercial awareness, credibility, and curiosity to every interaction.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will help build pipeline momentum, open strategic conversations, and influence go-to-market activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage senior decision-makers across energy, cleantech, infrastructure and adjacent sectors
• Generate and qualify opportunities through outbound activity, inbound enquiries and strategic networking
• Build and nurture long-term prospect relationships
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and networking forums
• Support account-based marketing initiatives and campaign-led lead generation activity
• Collaborate with leadership on pitch strategy, proposal development and client onboarding
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and CRM discipline
• Provide market insight to strengthen messaging, positioning and commercial strategy

This is a strategic appointment, not a standalone sales function.

You’ll work directly alongside an experienced leadership team with strong commercial expertise, established networks, active marketing initiatives and access to the tools needed to build momentum quickly. The business offers a collaborative, low-ego culture where commercial success is driven by credibility, delivery and genuine relationships.

We welcome applications from individuals with varied career paths - you may be returning to work, stepping into your first dedicated business development role from client services, or looking for a flexible opportunity that allows you to apply senior-level commercial skills in a more balanced way.

• Proven success in B2B business development, client growth, partnerships or strategic account management
• Confidence and credibility when engaging senior stakeholders
• Experience within agency, marketing, branding, creative or professional services environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisation, follow-through and commercial awareness
• The ability to work autonomously while remaining closely aligned with senior leadership
• A proactive, strategic and relationship-first mindset

Desirable

• Experience with account-based marketing (ABM)
• CRM platform experience
• Exposure to content-led marketing or campaign strategy
• Knowledge of energy, sustainability, cleantech or related sectors

• Competitive part-time salary (£30k pro rata)
• Performance-related bonus potential
• Flexible hybrid working with access to Midlands offices
• A strategic, visible role with genuine influence
• Long-term progression into broader commercial or leadership responsibilities
• A collaborative culture that values substance over sales theatrics