Business Development Manager

AQUENT

We are a Global workforce solution, helping guide businesses towards the talent, technology and services they need to create a better future of work. After being established for over 35 years and operating in 8 countries around the world, Aquent has designed and developed a range of solutions to assist our clientele, including Staffing, Project Management, Employer of Record, Learning & Development and a co/creation creative agency.   

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR SUMMARY

To work alongside Account Managers & Delivery Consults within the Aquent staffing division, focusing on the growth and development of clients within the UK market. Build upon existing relationships, fully explore opportunities within our current client base, and acquire new clients within our targeted markets. Focusing on long-term rapport and nurturing relationships through varied communication platforms to uncover current pain points and future growth plans to advise on the best Aquent solution.

AQUENT UK OVERVIEW

• Aquent in the UK has been established since January 1992. We are a branch of the world's largest marketing and creative staffing and recruiting firm, providing
  total workforce solutions that range from temporary and permanent staffing to freelancer management and the outsourcing of entire teams. 

• We have a diverse and inclusive team with a range of professional and educational backgrounds. This brings a diversity of thought, experience and skills
  allowing us to remain at the top of our game.

• Our clients range from small tech startups to large multinational companies within the FTSE 100.

• Our specialisms within staffing span all creative, digital, marketing and technical roles. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Produce and execute a sales strategy for planned growth

• Identify potential business opportunities through research, mapping, and competitor activity

• Grow, develop and maintain relationships with key strategic clients and stakeholders to encourage repeat business

• Working alongside Delivery Agents to build pipelines of our creative talent to promote to clients

• Exceed external and internal clients expectations through service and creative problem solving

• Attend conferences and industry events to build relationships with potential and existing clients

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TECHNOLOGIES

• Strong commercial background

• Proven B2B/B2C sales experience

• Experience in new client acquisition

• Success in nurturing client relationships

• Experience in selling marketing, digital, creative, or recruitment services - preferable, but not essential.

WHAT AQUENT UK OFFER YOU

• 23 days paid holiday,

• Extra day’s leave for your birthday (after one year’s service),

• Additional days leave for each year of service (up to a total of 30 days)

• Flexible/remote working policy

• Private health insurance,

• Critical illness insurance,

• Life Insurance,

• MacBook

• An amazing team

• The chance to win prizes

PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW SALARY HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO USD
THE BASE SALARY IN GBP IS BETWEEN £45,000 TO £50,000