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We are a bold, strategic, and creatively driven branding agency that builds brands people actually care about. From global giants to ambitious startups, we craft identities, stories, and experiences that transform businesses. We're growing, and now we need a powerhouse New Business Director to take us even further.We're looking for a confident and well-connected New Business Director to drive growth by identifying, targeting, and winning new clients. You'll be the face of the agency to prospects, a storyteller who can translate our creative brilliance into business value, and a hunter who thrives on building relationships and closing deals.THIS POSITION WILL NOT FOCUS ON IN-BOUND NEW BUSINESS. THIS IS STRICTLY AN OUT-BOUND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ROLE.Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the new business strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with ambitious brands across sectors.
• Build and nurture a strong pipeline of qualified leads through networking, outreach, partnerships, and industry events.
• Craft compelling proposals and pitch decks that showcase our capabilities and vision.
• Lead the pitch process—from initial conversations through to conversion.
• Stay close to the market—monitor trends, competitor activity, and client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams (strategy, creative, project management) to shape impactful responses to briefs.
• Represent the agency at key industry events and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven track record of winning new business within the creative, branding, or advertising industry.
• An excellent communicator and presenter with a natural ability to influence and persuade.
• You know what makes clients tick and how to turn a conversation into a contract.
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently and drive momentum.
• Strategic yet hands-on, you love the chase as much as the close.
• Understanding of the value of creative work and how it impacts business.
• A solid network of industry contacts is a big plus.

Benefits

• A collaborative and creatively ambitious team.
• High-profile and diverse client base.
• A flexible, supportive working culture.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing agency.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionBusiness Development
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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