Business Development Manager, Europe
At Fifth Ring, we help B2B businesses own their space. From energy to maritime, manufacturing to technology, our work spans the world — but our roots are proudly in Aberdeen. We’re a global agency with creativity at our core and strategy at our heart. Now, we’re looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join our team and help us grow our presence across Europe.
The role.
As our Business Development Manager, you’ll take the lead on identifying and securing new business opportunities throughout the region. Working closely with the Business Development Director, Regional Director and Marketing Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our outbound business development efforts. This role is all about building relationships, uncovering client challenges and showing how Fifth Ring’s expertise can offer the solution.
You’ll be involved in everything from initiating exploratory conversations with marketing-qualified leads to guiding prospects through the full business development cycle. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll draw on the strengths of our strategy, content, PR, creative and digital experts to craft compelling proposals that answer real client needs. Whether it’s attending industry events, responding to tenders or spotting trends in the market, you’ll be representing Fifth Ring with confidence and clarity.
What you’ll bring.
We’re looking for someone with a consultative approach to sales and the curiosity to truly understand the people, businesses and industries we work with. You’ll be commercially astute, with a strong track record of generating revenue and building client relationships. You’ll be confident speaking to senior decision-makers and able to hold your own in a C-suite conversation.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team. You’ll have a genuine passion for marketing communications, a solutions-focused mindset and the ability to turn opportunities into tangible results. Experience in B2B industries such as energy, maritime, or technology will be valuable, but more important is your hunger to learn and your drive to make an impact.
What it’s like to work here.
Fifth Ring is built on five core values: Master our subject. Act with integrity. Dare to be different. Aspire to greatness. Inspire each other. These aren’t just words on a wall — they’re how we work, every day. We pride ourselves on being an agency where talent thrives, ideas grow and success is shared. You’ll be joining a team that collaborates across time zones and disciplines, united by the goal of helping our clients stand out in their space.
Sound like your kind of role?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short note telling us why you’re the right fit below. Before you apply, take a proper look. The full job description is below.
