Jobs in London - Commercial/New Business Director • Central London

Company: Bluequo

Central London

About SAMYSAMY is a leading global social first agency. We activate end-to-end media strategies, connecting with audiences in the most integrated and effective ways to solve key business challenges and make brands matter.We are the first international ecosystem fueled by creativity, technology and culture, and by a team of 900+ people across 20 offices and 55 markets, serving more than 270 leading clients, including Europe, the U.S. and Latin America, who live and breathe social-first. Together, we create relevancy in the social universe for blue-chip brands such as L’Oréal, The North Face, Diageo, Microsoft and Samsung, among others.Our vision is to lead the evolution of brand communication. At our core, we are Bold, Human and Transformative. We are adventurous. SAMY is where your career pushes boundaries and unlocks your highest potential. We were born with a desire to go further. To defy the status quo. To reshape our world.This is your opportunity to work around the globe. With exciting clients. In projects that shape the industry.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and commercially driven New Business Director to lead our growth agenda across Northern Europe. This is a senior, high-impact role for a relationship builder and digital native who understands the evolving landscape of social-first marketing. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities across key verticals including retail, FMCG, tech, lifestyle, and beauty.The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the social and influencer marketing ecosystem, experience in paid media strategy, and is fluent in the social commerce space. Familiarity with Sprinklr or other enterprise social media platforms is preferable, enabling you to bring a data-led, performance-focused approach to client acquisition.Key ResponsibilitiesLead New Business Development in Northern Europe, identifying and converting strategic opportunities across target markets.Own the sales pipeline from prospecting through to pitch and negotiation, collaborating with strategy, creative, and media teams to deliver high-impact proposals.Managing an SDR Sales team to provide direction and also convert meetings generated by the sales function. Build and nurture relationships with senior marketing leaders, brand directors, and procurement teams in both direct-to-consumer and enterprise organisations.Develop regional go-to-market strategies, aligned with global objectives, local trends, and sector-specific growth opportunities.Use platforms like Sprinklr to demonstrate how data and audience insights inform smarter creative, influencer selection, campaign measurement, and content optimisation.Work closely with the global growth and marketing team to contribute to thought leadership, outbound marketing campaigns, and industry visibility across events and panels.Champion Samy’s integrated capabilities, particularly in influencer marketing, paid social, social commerce, digital creative, and content amplification.Requirements6–10 years of business development or commercial leadership within an agency, martech, media, or influencer network environment.Proven success in growing revenue pipelines and closing complex deals with global or regional brands.Strong understanding of social-first strategies, including influencer marketing, paid media (Meta, TikTok, YouTube), and commerce activation.Experience using tools such as Sprinklr.Excellent communicator, confident presenting to C-level stakeholders and representing the agency in the market.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to articulate ROI, KPIs, and performance-based solutions.BenefitsWorkplace pension schemeSHARE Birthday bank holiday in November3pm finish every FridayFlexible hybrid workingGympass