Part Time Business Development Manager in Leicestershire

This well-established, creative design agency based in Leicestershire, specialises in all things design, brand identity and corporate communications and can boast partnering with nationally recognised brands across sectors such as retail, financial services, energy and construction.

They are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Business Development Manager to support the agency’s continued growth. This is a part-time position (15-20 hours per week) and focused on identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities while nurturing long-term client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across target sectors
• Developing tailored, persuasive pitches and proposals
• Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers, marketing teams and brand managers
• Collaborating with designers to align client needs with creative delivery
• Attending networking events, trade shows and industry meetups to generate leads
• Managing the sales pipeline via CRM systems and reporting on performance

This role would suit someone who understands the creative industry and ideally, has worked within it.

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally within a creative, marketing or design-led environment
• Strong understanding of branding, visual communication and creative services
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• Ability to translate business challenges into creative opportunities
• Experience using CRM and/or job costing platforms
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, comfortable working independently
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Willingness to work flexibly between the studio and client locations as required

You’ll bring gravitas, commercial awareness and a natural ability to build trust and long-term partnerships.

• £competitive salary (pro rata, depending on experience)
• Flexible part-time hours (15–20 per week)
• Opportunity to work with a respected, established creative agency
• Scope for career progression as the business continues to grow

If you are an experienced new business professional with a passion for creative industries, please send through your CV ASAP!