Company Description
Risen Studio is a growing creative marketing agency specialising in social media management, content creation, digital marketing, branding, photography and videography.
We partner with businesses across various industries to strengthen their digital presence, develop engaging content and deliver strategic marketing solutions that support long-term growth.
Role Description
We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Freelance Business Development Specialist to identify, approach and engage prospective business clients.
This is a remote, commission-based opportunity focused on independently sourcing new business leads, establishing relationships with key decision-makers and securing qualified sales consultations for Risen Studio.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the initial stages of the sales pipeline, while our internal team handles proposals, negotiations and client onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently research and identify new business opportunities across relevant industries.
- Source prospective clients and establish contact with business owners, directors and marketing decision-makers.
- Conduct professional B2B outreach through email, LinkedIn, telephone and other appropriate channels.
- Introduce Risen Studio's services and identify opportunities for potential collaboration.
- Qualify leads based on business requirements, interest and available marketing budgets.
- Arrange qualified discovery meetings with our management team.
- Maintain a structured pipeline of prospective clients and manage follow-up communications.
- Provide regular updates on outreach activity, lead engagement and scheduled consultations.
- Ensure all outreach complies with applicable UK marketing and data protection regulations.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in B2B business development, appointment setting or lead generation.
- Previous experience generating leads for marketing agencies, creative studios or professional service providers is highly desirable.
- Strong prospecting, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence approaching business owners and senior decision-makers.
- Experience managing lead pipelines and using CRM systems.
- Ability to work independently and consistently pursue new business opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills and professional communication.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Compensation & Opportunity
This is a commission-only freelance opportunity, with no fixed salary or guaranteed hours.
The commission structure includes:
Payments for qualified appointments that are successfully attended.
Additional commission for clients who proceed with Risen Studio's services.
Performance incentives based on agreed results.
Full commission details and qualifying criteria will be discussed during the selection process.
We offer flexible remote working arrangements, access to relevant agency sales materials and the opportunity to develop a long-term working relationship with a growing creative agency.