Job Description

We're looking for a driven and commercially minded

Business Development Manager

to lead our client growth and outreach efforts. This role is central to further expanding FOURTEEN_FIFTY_SEVEN's presence in the market -- building relationships with brands, agencies, and partners, and turning opportunities into long-term collaborations and retainers.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on sales execution, bringing both creativity and commercial focus to the table. You'll have a deep understanding of the B2B sales process, an instinct for storytelling within marketing, and the ability to spot and act on trends that drive real growth.

Company Description

FOURTEEN_FIFTY_SEVEN is a full-service marketing agency and in-house production collective helping ambitious brands grow through TV, commercial, and social content. From branded campaigns and social strategy to documentaries and high-end commercials, we craft stories that inspire and connect. Our team blends creative excellence with commercial strategy to deliver results that make an impact.

Role Description

We're looking for a driven and strategic

Business Development Manager

to join our growing team and help shape the next phase of FOURTEEN_FIFTY_SEVEN's growth.

This is a full-time role (remote or hybrid) for someone with strong communication and relationship-building skills, confident navigating both creative and commercial conversations. You'll be working directly with the founder and creative collective to identify opportunities, grow our client base, and develop partnerships with brands, rights holders, and agencies.

We're a small, ambitious team -- so this is a chance to get in early, make your mark, and grow with the company as we scale.

What You'll Do

Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across sport, entertainment, and wider commercial sectors. Build and manage a pipeline of leads -- from first contact through to closing deals. Develop tailored outreach strategies and campaigns that generate genuine conversations, not cold spam. Collaborate with the creative team to develop pitch decks, proposals, and presentations that sell our story and showcase our work. Nurture long-term relationships with clients, agencies, and strategic partners. Attend industry events, shoots, and meetings to represent the brand and spot collaboration opportunities. Track performance, report on key metrics, and help refine our business development strategy. Work closely with marketing to align outbound efforts with our brand positioning and content output.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in

business development, partnerships, or client services

, ideally within a marketing, creative, sports or production agency. A confident communicator -- comfortable reaching out to new contacts, pitching ideas, and building relationships at all levels. Commercially minded with a genuine interest in how creative work drives business outcomes. Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities at once. Strong written skills -- capable of crafting clear, engaging outreach and proposals. A proactive problem-solver who brings ideas to the table and follows through. An interest in sport, media, or creative production is a bonus but not essential.

What You'll Get

A key role in shaping the growth of a fast-moving creative agency. Commission incentives for successful contracts. Direct collaboration with the founding team and exposure to all sides of the business. The chance to build and own client relationships that make a tangible impact. A clear path to progress into a senior commercial or partnerships leadership position. Opportunities to travel for shoots, meetings, and events as the business expands.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short note outlining your experience and motivation to:

o@ollieallison.com

If you've led successful pitches, partnerships, or client wins -- tell us about them. We'd love to hear how you make connections that count.

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Pay: 24,420.00-100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Profit sharing Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G12 9PB