Senior Business Development Executive

About the Role

We are looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused Senior Business Development Executive to support the growth of a dynamic agency environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating and qualifying leads, conducting proactive outreach, managing early-stage client relationships, supporting pitches and proposals, and maintaining an accurate business development pipeline.

You will work closely with the Business Development Manager and various internal teams to identify new opportunities, strengthen prospective client relationships, and contribute to the achievement of sales and growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads through research, outreach, networking, referrals, and other business development activities.
• Conduct initial client discovery, build relationships, and present relevant solutions to prospective clients.
• Assess and qualify opportunities while maintaining accurate CRM records and pipeline tracking.
• Support the development of pitches, proposals, presentations, case studies, and other client-facing materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Creative, Strategy, Finance, etc.) to support pitch and proposal requirements.
• Assist with pricing inputs, commercial discussions, and proposal preparation.
• Ensure smooth handover of converted clients or projects to account/project management teams.
• Prepare pipeline reports and contribute to business development initiatives while staying updated on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in business development, client servicing, account management, or a similar client-facing role
• Experience in an advertising, creative, marketing, or agency environment is highly preferred
• Strong client-facing experience with confidence in presenting to stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple leads, pitches, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Good business acumen with the ability to understand client needs and propose solutions
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in using data, insights, and CRM tools for reporting and pipeline management

If you have a strong background in business development, client servicing, and agency or creative solutions, and enjoy turning new conversations into long-term business opportunities, this could be the next step in your career.