Jobs: Senior new business developer

What do we do?

Default helps big brands realise big ideas online.

Who are we?

Default is a London based creative digital agency working in the fields of retail and media & entertainment. Privately owned, we have grown from providing niche marketing solutions to currently supporting a range of integrated capabilities stretching from creative through to large scale web development.

Our work is based on providing our clients with a simple approach to realising their online marketing objectives.

Whether it is an integrated redemption scheme, e-commerce, CMS, creative asset management, mobile content marketing, media download retailing or an online branding initiative, our solutions are all tracked and assessed through empirical sales analysis.

Leading Clients

  • Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Pitch Mobile Entertainment
  • Boomkat.com
  • Monster
  • Second Nature
  • John Frieda
  • Unilever personal care
  • Last Minute.com

We are looking for a Senior New Business Developer

We would like to invite a key member to join our team whose primary focus will be to generate new business with leading global brands and maintain effective long term relationships. You will provide consultancy on a daily basis and be the point of contact for internal projects and marketing initiatives.

You will also be required to

  • Project manage at a senior level
  • Develop and implement an account management/review strategy for each client including regular face to face/telephone contact
  • Provide media consultancy to key clients, set pragmatic targets and manage their expectations
  • Demonstrate competent presentation skills
  • Manage the process of lead generation right through to pitch and conversion
  • Ensure the continued development of new business prospects
  • Ability to create and generate new business will be key to your success in this position
  • Combine your insight into market trends to provide the Board with detailed sector analysis and updates, taking their business and your career to the next level.
  • Manage staff from graduate to senior level
  • Monitor and report on competitor activities
  • Be responsible for maximising revenue from sales of our products and services
  • Keep abreast of media developments and competitor activity
  • Maintain excellent relationships with key media

Skills and Experience

  • At least 5 years in a senior account management role handling ‘big brands’
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven new business development skills & the ability to generate revenue channels
  • Exceptional communication and organisational skills
  • A competent sales planner and forecaster

Travel Opportunities

We have an interest in developing the US market and travelling to LA, New York, Chicago and San Francisco where applicable.

Remuneration

£60,000 to £100,000 basic + performance led bonus