Location: Sheffield, UK
Enjoys talking to people and building relationships
Curious about how businesses grow and how deals are made
Organised, proactive, and willing to learn quickly
Comfortable being out of their comfort zone while developing commercial confidence
93FT is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary creative agency based in Sheffield. Our studio brings together Brand, Interior and Digital teams to create meaningful experiences with lasting impact for our clients. As an Employee Ownership Trust, everyone at 93FT plays a part in shaping the future of the business. We value collaboration, curiosity, and long-term relationships with our clients and partners. We’re looking to bring in a Trainee Business Development Manager to support and develop within our growing commercial team.
This is an entry-level, development-focused role designed for someone who wants to build a career in business development within a creative agency environment.
You will work closely with the Business Development team to learn how we identify, approach, and convert new opportunities. Over time, you’ll take on increasing ownership of outreach, client conversations, and pipeline activity.
You’ll be supported with hands-on training, mentoring, and exposure to live opportunities, helping you develop both commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is motivated by growth, people, and the commercial side of creative work.
Support the team in identifying and researching potential new business opportunities
Assist in building and maintaining the sales pipeline
Learn how to qualify leads and understand client needs
Support the preparation of proposals, credentials, and supporting documentation
Gradually begin leading initial outreach and early-stage conversations
Support client and partner relationship activity
Attend meetings, events, and networking opportunities alongside senior team members
Learn how to represent the business professionally in external settings
Begin developing your own network over time
Gain exposure to business development strategy and sector focus
Learn how commercial opportunities are evaluated and prioritised
Support competitor and market research activity
Contribute ideas and observations as you develop commercial understanding
Support outbound marketing and LinkedIn activity
Help maintain visibility of the business through digital channels
Learn how thought leadership and positioning are developed
37.5 hours per week, flexible between 8am–6pm
Studio-based in Sheffield with hybrid flexibility (2–3 days in studio minimum)
Occasional UK travel for events and meetings (some out-of-hours required for events)
Strong interest in business, sales, people, or commercial roles
Confident communicator who enjoys speaking with others
Willingness to learn and take feedback quickly
Organised and reliable with good follow-through
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, creative environment
Degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, communications or similar
Any experience in customer-facing roles (retail, hospitality, sales, recruitment, etc.)
Interest in creative industries (design, branding, digital, architecture, etc.)
Exposure to networking, events, or outreach activity
£28,000–£32,000 per annum base salary (entry-level aligned)
Clear progression pathway into BDM role with salary growth
Performance-based commission opportunity as development milestones are met
EOT employee profit share scheme (tax-free bonus based on company performance)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Office closed over Christmas (3 days taken from allowance)
Christmas Eve off (if it falls on a weekday)
Company sick pay
Company pension (3% employee / 2% employer)
All business expenses covered for work-related travel
Structured mentoring and development plan
Collaborative, creative studio environment
Regular social events
Permanent role
6-month probation period with 1-week notice during probation and 1-month notice after successful completion
Step 1 – CV review and screening call
Step 2 – Interview with Business Development and People & Culture
Step 3 – Final meeting with Managing Director and wider team
Send your CV to careers@93ft.com
Please include any examples of customer-facing experience, sales exposure, or situations where you’ve built relationships or influenced outcomes
Please note:
You must have the right to work in the UK
This role is primarily studio-based in Sheffield, with travel for events and meetings