Business Development Manager

mediasense

. Support the VP and Business Development team on EMEA and global new business opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, growth marketing, prospecting and events .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing new business opportunities, including RFPs and proposals, while leveraging CRM platforms for effective pipeline management and reporting. Strong analytical skills enable the translation of market data into actionable insights, supporting strategic business development initiatives.

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B2B Business Development ExperienceRFP Process CoordinationCRM Platform Proficiency (HubSpot)PowerPoint and Excel ProficiencyMarket Research and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentPitch Process ManagementClient-Facing Content CreationData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsHubSpotAI ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultingMediaMarketingAdvertising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the VP and Business Development team on EMEA and global new business opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, growth marketing, prospecting and events
Manage and coordinate RFI, RFP and pitch processes
Develop internal briefings, gather inputs across the business and contribute to proposal responses and presentations
Lead prospect and market research, monitoring industry developments, client activity and market trends
Identify and prioritise new business opportunities and build targeted prospect lists
Own and continuously improve the new business collateral library, including pitch decks, case studies, credentials and sales materials
Partner with Marketing on events, roundtables, campaigns and growth initiatives
Ensure effective prospect targeting and follow-up
Manage day-to-day CRM use and quality, including accurate capture of opportunities, contacts and activity
Support internal CRM users and drive consistent CRM adoption
Track, analyse and report on pipeline, lead progression, conversion and marketing effectiveness
Translate data into clear insights and recommended actions
Support priority account and opportunity planning across target organisations
Use AI and emerging technology to improve research, content development and knowledge reuse across pitches and proposals
Report to the VP, Business Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience in a B2B business development, growth or marketing role, ideally within professional services, consulting, media, marketing or a similar environment
Proven experience supporting and coordinating new business opportunities, pitches, proposals and/or RFP processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop high-quality client-facing content, presentations and proposals
Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with senior internal and external stakeholders
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines independently
Experience using CRM platforms, ideally HubSpot, to manage opportunities, pipeline data and reporting
Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to produce polished presentations
Analytical mindset and ability to interpret pipeline, marketing and market data and translate it into actionable commercial insight
Proactive, solutions-focused approach and confidence taking ownership
Experience using AI and automation tools for research, content development or business development workflows would be advantageous
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and responding to changing business priorities
Understanding of, or strong interest in, the media, marketing and advertising ecosystem would be beneficial
Must already have the right to work in the UK and not require now or in the future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Working Model
Work from Anywhere in the World for up to 4 weeks per year
28 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional leave awarded through length of service
Birthday Day Off + Voucher
Option to Purchase up to 10 Additional days of Annual Leave per year
Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
Discretionary Bonus
New Business Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Pension Scheme
Group Life Insurance
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech & Lifestyle Savings Scheme
Length of Service Awards
Private Healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Eye Care Support, including contributions towards glasses for VDU users
Mental Health First Aiders & Wellbeing Initiatives
Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities
Access to Internal & External Training
Career Development Support & Mentoring
Regular Knowledge-sharing Sessions & Industry events / Lunch & Learns
Mentorship & Buddy Systems
Free Gym Membership at FORA & Wellbeing Classes
Complimentary Events, such as professional headshots, cookery classes and cocktail-making workshops, book clubs etc
Dog-Friendly Office
Free Fruit, Snacks and Refreshments
Regular Complimentary Breakfasts, Lunches and Treats
Summer & Winter Celebrations, frequent Team Socials and biweekly Thursday office socials
Access to Building-Wide Discounts
Employee-led inclusion, belonging, social, support, volunteering, fundraising and community initiatives