If you’re interested in any of the positions below, or know of someone who might be, please call Nick Mehta on 020 7833 5262 or email nick@blossomcareers.com.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Up to £35K + BONUS - Central London. Our client is a dynamic publishing and design agency that has built up a great reputation producing print and online customer magazines for organisations as diverse as Faith Stores, Subaru Motors and Bank of Scotland. Known as a boutique agency in their field, they’re particularly strong in creative executions and strategic thinking. In order to fulfil their potential as a business, they’re looking to recruit a business development manager to join the team. The successful individual will be responsible for building relationships with core prospects, arranging, qualifying and attending new business meetings, and assisting with marketing. You’ll have experience within the digital sphere, as well as experience in sales or marketing; you’ll also be a strong communicator, resourceful and highly motivated. The role will commence with 3-months’ intensive training via Blossom, enabling you to fine-tune your skills and also to equip you with the tools and systems you need to be effective in the role. Our client is looking for someone who can champion the business development function, and in joining the company at an exciting time in its development, there are excellent prospects for the right person.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNT MANAGER - £35K + BONUS - Clerkenwell. This client specialises in design and branding for the financial services industry, and enjoys long-term relationships with some of the most respected financial institutions in the world. Until now their business has grown primarily through positive word of mouth and referrals – but they’re now keen to take a proactive approach and recruit a Business Development Manager to build relationships within their core sectors – and also help them to break into other relevant market segments. They are looking for a confident individual with proven sales and/or marketing experience to uncover new business opportunities and build relationships within the financial, professional & corporate sectors. You will also be part of the team responsible for managing any accounts you bring in, so experience in this respect is desirable. As well as great verbal communications skills, they’re also looking for someone who is highly articulate in writing and can assist with proposals and the production of marketing materials. Enthusiasm, intelligence and great attention to detail are a must! The successful candidate will be someone who’s got long-term potential to direct business development within the agency – so this is a great opportunity. Blossom will be providing an initial training programme to ensure that everything is on track.
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR £35-£45K + Bonuses - London EC1. Blossom is also recruiting for the position of Account Director at our sister company, Rainmaker. A highly respected business development consultancy, Rainmaker advises on and implements programmes that help advertising, PR, design and marketing agencies in the UK and USA win new clients. Due to ongoing growth and development of current team members, they are looking for an Account Director to join the team. You will be proven in client-facing situations, able to lead, advise and be proactive with senior contacts. You’ll be trained to lead in-depth planning sessions with clients, offering consultancy on marketing messages, branding, targeting and communications. You’ll advise clients on best-practice business marketing and the driving of relationships with their key audiences to ensure they receive outstanding return on investment. A high-achiever, you are driven, intelligent and a fast learner, with great attention to detail. You’ll have proven experience in sales or marketing, new business or account management, ideally within a marketing or communications agency and you will be able to demonstrate your personal contribution to the success of the companies you have worked for. You're looking for a role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy, as well as fantastic opportunities for progression, within a fast-growing and energetic team.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – £21K - £23K - London EC1. Due to recent growth, a graduate position has become available at Blossom's sister company Rainmaker. You should be bright, energetic, and a highly effective communicator. Experience in sales and marketing is beneficial but not essential, as is a second language. The role encompasses day-to-day proactive and reactive prospecting, both on the phone and in writing, on behalf of up to 4 clients. You will have responsibility for maintaining your client database, and will be involved in preparation for client meetings, as well as liaising with the client alongside the account director. You will also be required to monitor marketing and trade publications for relevant leads on behalf of each of your clients.
The successful candidate should be motivated and self-starting with a positive outlook, mature attitude and solid work ethic. Lateral thinking is also a fundamental attribute. You will receive excellent ongoing training in sales and marketing and Rainmaker offers excellent prospects for high calibre candidates. For this position please contact Lucy for more information on 020 7837 1122.
NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE - £25K+BONUS - W6. Our client is a well-respected strategic marketing agency, specialising in consumer behaviour analysis and customer segmentation for clients such as Coca-Cola, Boots, and American Express. Due to recent growth and further ambitions, they are looking for an ambitious and motivated new business exec to join the current team. Key responsibilities will include developing relationships with prospects, arranging & attending meetings, and supporting the directors in the creation of pitches and proposals. You’ll also be involved in the agency’s marketing activity. With some experience in sales or marketing, the right candidate will be well-educated, articulate and entrepreneurial. You’ll be a lateral thinker, a confident and effective communicator on the phone and in writing, and you’ll have a passion for brands. You’ll also be a quick learner with a good eye for detail. Commencing with an intensive 3-month training programme via Blossom, this is a great opportunity with plenty of scope for career progression for the right individual. (POSITION FILLED)
NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE – £25K+BONUS - Central London. Our client is an award-winning brand and design agency, specialising in strategic and creative solutions for a diverse range of leading UK and global brands.
Gearing up for an exciting year of growth, they’re looking for an energetic and commercially-minded individual. Reporting to the Business Development Director, you’ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, supporting the team in proposal writing and pitching, as well as co-ordinating marketing and promoting the agency at networking events. They’re looking for someone who shares their passion for great brands. Motivation, organisation and an eye for detail are key qualities. If you consider yourself a ‘people-person’, a lateral thinker and are a confident and effective communicator, with some experience in sales or marketing, then we’d love to hear from you. Working within a friendly and talented team, the role commences with 3-months’ training via Blossom and offers a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to really make a difference to our client’s business. (POSITION FILLED)