We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven New Business Manager to lead client acquisition efforts and grow our portfolio at Ibtikar communications, a full-service advertising agency. This role is essential to identifying new opportunities, developing strategic pitches, and building strong relationships with prospective clients across industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with agency goals, focusing on key sectors such as FMCG, retail, government, and tech
- Research market trends, client needs, and competitor activities to inform outreach strategies
- Develop tailored proposals, pitch presentations, and credentials decks in collaboration with strategy and creative teams
- Generate leads through networking, attending industry events, cold outreach, and digital prospecting
- Manage the end-to-end new business process—from lead qualification to pitch to deal closure
- Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects using CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and regularly report on progress to leadership
- Collaborate with internal departments (creative, digital, media, strategy) to ensure proposed solutions align with client goals
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients to foster organic growth
- Represent the agency in meetings, presentations, and events with professionalism and passion