Upfront Business Development
The team
Our Business Development Managers have only one thing in common, accomplished sales and communication skill. Apart from that, they come from a wide range of business development backgrounds.
Once on board we invest heavily in our staff, from in-house and outsourced training and development programmes to attending important industry conferences. All of this to make sure we are fully up to date with all the disciplines we are working with.
Managing Partner/Head of Client Services
Favourite quote:
"These are the new leads. These are the Glengarry leads. And to you they're gold, and you don't get them. Why? Because to give them to you would be throwing them away. They're for closers." Glengarry Glen Ross.
Favourite drink: Costa Double Shot Latte
Favourite band: The Temper Trap
Is most interested in: Winning new business for our clients!
More about Jody.
Managing Partner/Head of Recruitment
Favourite quote:
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." Albert Einstein.
Favourite drink: Nice cup of tea! Who’s making?
Favourite band: Athlete
Thing you are most interested in: Getting Fit and losing two stone in weight!
Favourite campaign: For its sheer simplicity the ‘we buy any car.com’ cross media campaign (I bet you are singing it now).
More about Steve.
Director
Favourite quote:
“If it doesn't sell, it isn't creative.” David Ogilvy.
Favourite band: Caribou
Is most interested in: The marketing industry, music and motorbikes!
Favourite campaign: BMW, 'see how it feels' campaign.
More about Matt.
Director
Favourite quote:
“Rule No.76 no excuses play like a champion.” Wedding Crashers.
Favourite drink: Jagerbomb’s
Favorite band: Kings of Leon
Is most interested in: Football, skiing, and nights out
Favourite campaign: Apple iPhone launch
Senior Business Development Manager
Favourite quote:
"Courage is knowing what not to fear." Plato.
Favourite drink: Deuchars IPA
Favourite band: The Cinematic Orchestra
Is most interested in: Films, rugby, and music
Favourite campaign: Kill your speed .
Senior Business Development Manager
Favourite quote:
"To be the man, you’ve gotta beat the man." Ric Flair, 16 times World Heavyweight Champion .
Favourite drink: Bombay G&T
Favourite band: Kasabian
Is most interested in: The Arsenal!
Favourite campaign: BSkyB "Supertelly."
Other Services
Join our team
Upfront is looking for a highly driven individual with a commercial focus, and a good grasp of the marketing industry to join our successful business development team. You will have experience of new business, excellent communication skills, plenty of get up and go, and the ability to express and sell an idea clearly.23rd January 2012
