New Business Director

TL;DR

New Business Director (Agency): Leading commercial growth and new business strategies for a global creative company with an accent on revenue targets, pipeline management, and pursuit excellence. Focus on identifying high-value opportunities, managing complex pitch processes, and building senior-level client relationships.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK (average 4 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth for blue-chip clients.

What you will do

• Develop and execute new business strategies and prospecting programs to exceed revenue and margin targets.
• Manage the end-to-end pursuit process, including RFIs, RFPs, credentials requests, and competitive pitch processes.
• Identify, qualify, and prioritize growth opportunities through market intelligence and proactive networking.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and WPP stakeholders to drive integrated cross-agency pursuits.
• Maintain and optimize the new business infrastructure, including Salesforce CRM pipeline data and content libraries.
• Lead, coach, and motivate high-performing growth teams to maintain momentum across the pipeline.

Requirements

• Proven track record of delivering new business revenue within a communications, consulting, or agency environment.
• Significant experience in prospecting, pursuit planning, and managing complex pitch processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of marketing transformation and client business challenges.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior clients and agency leadership.
• Experience using Salesforce or equivalent CRM platforms for pipeline management and reporting.
• Must be based in London and able to work from the office an average of four days a week.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with world-leading brands such as Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and AstraZeneca.
• Collaborative hybrid work environment designed to foster creativity and connection.
• Culture of respect and equal opportunity with a focus on inclusive career progression.
• Access to a global network of 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets.