As the successful Sales Manager - Digital Marketing Agency - you will have the following responsibilities: 🔍 Business Development & Prospecting
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and strategic outreach.
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified leads, including responding to complex RFPs and tenders.
* Develop tailored proposals that align with client needs and agency capabilities.
🧠 Strategic Client Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business challenges and anticipating future needs.
* Translate client goals into actionable digital solutions, collaborating with internal teams to scope and price projects.
* Lead negotiations for high-value contracts, ensuring mutual value and long-term partnerships.
🔗 Internal Coordination & Project Alignment
* Serve as the liaison between clients and internal teams (strategy, creative, tech), ensuring clear communication and alignment.
* Monitor project progress, proactively resolving issues and keeping stakeholders informed.
* Ensure deliverable meet client expectations and agency standards.
🎤 Brand Representation & Relationship Building
* Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance visibility and reputation.
* Cultivate long-term relationships with clients, turning satisfied customers into brand advocates.
* Maintain a high level of client satisfaction through regular check-ins, feedback loops, and strategic reviews.
📊 Performance & Growth
* Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, contributing directly to the agency's growth trajectory.
* Analyze sales performance, market trends, and client feedback to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
* Collaborate with leadership to shape the agency's business development roadmap and identify new market opportunities.
As the successful Sales Manager - Digital Marketing Agency - you will have the following requirements:
* ✅ Experienced Leader At least a Bachelor degree in Business Management (or equivalent by experience) and min. 5 years in a sales or business development role within a service industry - ideally related to digital solutions
* 🎯 Target-Driven: Proven track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious sales goals and negotiating high-value contracts.
* 🧠 Strategic Thinker: Able to anticipate client needs and translate them into actionable digital solutions.
* 🤝 Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders.
* 🗣️ Multilingual Communicator: Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a strong plus.
* 🔗 Cross-Team Collaborator: Skilled at coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
* 🧭 Organized & Agile: Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* 🌐 Digitally Fluent: Deep understanding of digital services including strategy, UX/UI, development, and AI.
* 🎤 Confident Ambassador: Represents the agency at events and builds visibility through networking.
* 💡 Curious & Energetic: Brings enthusiasm, adaptability, and a growth mindset to every challenge.
🎁 What's in It for You
* Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
* A dynamic and fast growing environment where you will be a change actor
* Driven colleagues & team environment