Senior Development Manager

London Construction Jobs

Greater London, UK

23 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Salesforce.Com Data Analytics

Develop and implement a cohesive commercial strategy aligned with I.D.E.A.’s mission and long-term growth objectives.
Lead and expand the partnerships and sales function, setting clear KPIs and performance goals.
Build and manage a strong pipeline of sponsorship, brand and institutional partners.
Develop compelling proposals, pitch decks and commercial materials.
Work closely with internal teams to integrate commercial partnerships into programming, communications and delivery.
Track and report on performance metrics, budgets and revenue forecasts.
Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring strong long-term relationships with partners.
Identify and develop new commercial opportunities in both the UK and internationally.
Represent I.D.E.A. and its projects at industry events and stakeholder meetings.

A proven track record in commercial development, business development or partnerships within a creative, cultural or design-led organisation.
Strong network or demonstrable ability to build relationships across brands, agencies and cultural partners.
Experience using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) to manage pipelines and reporting.
Excellent copywriting and presentation skills, including experience developing pitches and proposals.
Strong financial literacy - comfortable managing budgets, revenue and forecasts.
Data-driven approach with the ability to analyse performance and inform strategy.
Strong negotiation and client management skills with experience developing long-term partnerships.
Understanding of brand storytelling and how to build authentic, mutually beneficial collaborations.
Experience supporting or leading elements of a commercial or partnerships team.
Knowledge of the design, culture or creative industries (UK and/or international).
Experience working across both B2B and B2C environments.