New Business Manager – Creative / Property Fit-Out / Design Sector
£40,000–£50,000 + uncapped commission (10% / 5% / 2%), London (Hybrid)
A fast-growing creative and design-led creative agency within the built-environment sector is seeking an ambitious New Business Manager with a strong network and proven commercial ability.
This role is perfect for someone coming from a competitor agency, property fit-out company, design & build business, or a creative/branding/design environment who understands the sector and can open doors quickly.
If you can bring your own contacts, know how to generate opportunities, and thrive in a commercially driven role, this opportunity offers real autonomy and exceptional earning potential.
Key responsibilities for this New Business Manager:
Drive new business generation using your own network and proactive outreach.
Build, nurture and convert relationships across property, design, fit-out, architecture, creative and development sectors.
Lead the full new-business process: identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, pitching, negotiating and winning work.
Collaborate closely with internal creative, strategy and production teams to ensure best-in-class delivery.
Grow assigned accounts and support wider commercial strategy.
Identify trends, opportunities and competitive angles to support long-term growth.
What we’re looking for from this New Business Manager:
Experience in new business, business development or account growth within:
A creative/branding/design agency, or
A property fit-out / design & build / built-environment company.
A strong existing contact network relevant to the role.
Demonstrable success winning clients and growing revenue.
Excellent communication, commercial judgement and negotiation skills.
Self-motivated, well-organised and comfortable working with autonomy.
A proactive, opportunity-led mindset.
Salary & Commission Structure
£40,000–£50,000 base salary
10% of profit from clients you bring in yourself
5% of profit from clients allocated to you
2% of profit from retained / repeat business
Clear pathway to build a significant, recurring commission stream — fully uncapped
Why this New Business Manager role?
Join a business with creative strength, strong momentum and real growth ambitions.
Freedom to build your own portfolio and shape commercial direction.
High-quality team and culture that empowers entrepreneurial thinking.
A role where commercial performance is genuinely rewarded.
If you’re this New Business Manager, get in touch now quoting AP1168.