New Business & Marketing Manager

Iris

New Business & Marketing Manager driving agency growth in London through proactive initiatives and brand positioning. Collaborating with teams to create impactful campaigns and manage new business opportunities.

Posted 4/12/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and qualify new business opportunities across key sectors with their director
Manage the end-to-end pitch process, including research, coordination, timelines, and submission
Work closely with pitch teams to create pitch theatre
Maintain and develop relationships with pitch consultants, procurement teams, and prospective clients
Track pipeline opportunities and report on new business performance
Develop and execute marketing initiatives that promote the agency’s work and culture
Manage case studies, thought leadership, and award submissions
Oversee agency communications including newsletters, website updates, and social channels
Support PR initiatives and collaborate with external PR partners
Help position Iris as a leader in integrated creativity and participation-led marketing
Work with strategy and creative teams to turn agency work into compelling stories
Create and distribute marketing materials, credentials, and pitch decks
Ensure the agency brand and messaging remain consistent across all touch points

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ experience in agency new business, marketing, or business development
Experience working within creative, integrated, or digital agencies
Strong pitch management and project coordination skills
Excellent storytelling, presentation, and writing abilities
Confident working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Passion for creativity, marketing, and agency culture
A strong communicator who can translate creative work into clear commercial stories
A collaborator who can bring teams together to win new business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity advocacy
Accommodation for disability or special needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

pitch managementproject coordinationstorytellingpresentationwritingmarketing initiativescase studiesaward submissionsagency communicationsmarketing materials

Soft Skills

relationship managementcollaborationorganisational skillscommunicationcreativityteamworkstakeholder engagementmultidisciplinary teamworktime managementstrategic thinking