Business Manager

Business Manager focuses on we deliver culturally relevant campaigns across content, experiential, social and digital to drive engagement and advocacy.

What the role involves

• We deliver culturally relevant campaigns across content, experiential, social and digital to drive engagement and advocacy.
• O Lead outbound prospecting across priority sectors (FMCG, retail, tech, finance, entertainment, public sector), including email, LinkedIn, and strategic outreach.
• Lead early-stage client conversations, building strong, insight-led relationships.
• Maintain a strong network of partners to support delivery and innovation.
• O Support the development of thought leadership and content that positions We Are Futures as a leader in youth, family, and future talent engagement.
• O Collaborate with marketing to deliver targeted outreach campaigns.

Skills and requirements

• 4–5 years' experience in a new business, marketing, or client development role (agency or client-side).
• Strong understanding of at least one of the following: youth audiences (16–24), families/parents, or early careers/talent engagement.
• Commercially driven, with a track record of identifying and progressing new opportunities.
• Confident communicator with strong storytelling and presentation skills.

Confirmed role details

• We aim to build a collaborative, ambitious and supportive culture.

Additional role context

• Marketing to 16–24s (including university students).
• Reaching over 7 million emerging adults in the UK at a critical life stage where habits, loyalties, and brand perceptions are formed.
• The New Business Manager is a full-time role within the New Business team, reporting to the New Business Director.

Known job details

• Pay: £45,000–£50,000