New Business Manager (FTC)

BRAND: Saatchi & Saatchi
Job Function: Sales & Growth
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

We are Saatchi & Saatchi - a full service, integrated communications network, with 114 offices in 67 countries, with our headquarters in London. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world's third-largest communications group.

Saatchi & Saatchi launched in 1970, with the philosophy that "Nothing is Impossible" - a statement that crowns the top of our London building and is fundamental to our spirit. We approach things with the audacity of chutzpah. Chutzpah defines our culture at Saatchi & Saatchi. It's the quality of audacity. Because if you are going to attempt impossible things you have to have the audacity to believe you can achieve them.

It helped us build an agency we are really proud of and does things differently - which means an industry leading diversity approach, that includes Saatchi Ignite - our curriculum-based schools programme, Saatchi Open - our entry level programme, Saatchi Home - our affordable accommodation initiative, Saatchi Women - our programme for progressing talent, and Saatchi Family - our programme for parents and carers.

We are still looking for great clients. Still trying to rock the world. Still believing. Still being impossible. Still having ideas that make our clients famous. Still searching for people who want to set the world alight. Still knowing there isn't a problem a great idea can't solve.

If Nothing is Impossible is our spirit, then Chutzpah is what runs through our veins. But there is still one missing ingredient in creating the impossible and that's YOU.

Our Commitment
Diversity and inclusion are a core part of our DNA at Publicis UK. We're committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates, and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group irrelevant of their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion fuel our creativity and innovation, it enables us to be closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Overview

Saatchi & Saatchi is looking for a New Business Manager to join us on a 12 month FTC.

Nothing is Impossible - it's been in our DNA for half a century, and it's as true now as it was then. Our goal is to help clients realise their impossible ambitions, and our creativity is how we make the impossible real.

This role is pivotal in delivering on this goal, ensuring that we produce and output a constant stream of consistent, true to tone marketing assets to helping make both Saatchi and the ambitious work we create famous, as well as driving a constant pipeline of new business opportunities.

You will report to the Chief Growth Officer, while being supported by and working closely with the PR and Communications Director (supporting with press outreach and reports as needed) and an Account Manager (who currently runs the day to day on our agency social channels).

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the agency new business pipeline and responsible for ensuring that new leads are moved forward by the appropriate member of the senior leadership team.
• Oversee all Saatchi UK social channels and external profiles (i.e. Creative Brief etc) with support from the New Business Account Manager, including monthly content plans and ongoing community management
• Completion of RFIs and tailored creds responses
• Keep all brand collateral for RFI's and creds up to date - this includes case studies and agency sizzle reels, working with the wider agency teams to ensure we have everything on file
• Support on lead generation - including research, content and contact planning, reporting and follow-ups
• Manage the upkeep of Saatchi.co.uk, ensuring all our latest news and work is added
• Support with internal and external events - including bigger spikes like New Creator Showcase and smaller client events
• Provide support on key projects within the Growth team, including core admin across new business and PR
• Lead on regular reporting and analysis across our social platforms and PR tracking
• Keep abreast of industry and cultural news, suggesting proactive ideas to maximise Saatchi's share of voice in topical conversations

Qualifications

• Experience working in a marketing role or in an agency role with a desire to move into agency new business and marketing.
• Excellent understanding of all social media platforms and what content and posts tend to perform best
• A keen interest in creativity and the creative industries
• Be an excellent writer and communicator, with good attention to detail
• Have some understanding of CRM and account based marketing
• Be meticulous and organised, and comfortable with reports and other admin-based tasks
• Be a driving force, ensuring projects are delivered on time
• Have the confidence to voice their opinion to more senior stakeholders
• Have a lean-in attitude and a hunger to over-deliver

Experience working within an advertising or creative agency environment is preferred.

Additional information

Saatchi & Saatchi has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives like:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

At Saatchi & Saatchi, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.