What you'll be doing

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Developer to join The Mighty Apes, a fast-growing creative digital agency. At The Mighty Apes, we value creativity, collaboration, and results. We’re a bold, playful, and ambitious team, and we're looking for someone who shares our mindset. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, client acquisition, and sales strategy, with a proven track record of generating and closing new business opportunities in the digital agency field.

This role is ideal for someone who excels at building relationships, has a deep understanding of the creative industry, and can drive growth for our agency’s services, including branding, web design & development, video editing, digital marketing, and content creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities across global markets.
Develop and execute strategies for lead generation, client acquisition, and long-term partnerships.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
Research and analyze market trends to uncover new opportunities for agency growth.
Collaborate with internal teams to align proposals, sales decks, and pitches with client needs.
Manage outreach through emails, LinkedIn, Upwork, and other platforms.
Track and report sales activities and progress using CRM tools.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Proven ability to generate, nurture, and close leads

Proficiency with CRM tools (HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, or similar), sales outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, proposal tools, and freelancing platforms

Ability to research, analyze, and identify market trends and opportunities

Comfortable with outreach through cold emails, DMs, and calls

Strategic thinker with knowledge of creative agency services (branding, design, web development, digital marketing, content)

Basic understanding of marketing funnels and service-based selling

Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini automation platforms) is a plus

What We Offer:

Opportunity to be part of a growing, global creative agency

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based commissions

Long-term growth potential and career advancement opportunities

KPIs will include the number of qualified leads generated, deals closed, and revenue growth from new clients.

If you’re a driven business developer who thrives on results, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV and examples of your past successes.

What we're looking for