Business Development Manager
Red Flare DDA
Istanbul, Türkiye (Hybrid / Remote)
About Us
Red Flare is a strategy and design-driven creative agency helping ambitious brands grow through branding, visual identity systems, packaging design, digital experiences, 3D content, and creative direction.
We work with startups, FMCG brands, beauty brands, hospitality businesses, and growing companies looking to build meaningful and commercially effective brand experiences.
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who can help us identify opportunities, build strong relationships, and convert qualified prospects into long-term clients.
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What You’ll Do
* Identify and research potential clients across different industries and markets
* Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline
* Conduct outreach through LinkedIn, email, referrals, and networking opportunities
* Generate and qualify new business opportunities
* Schedule and lead introductory and discovery meetings
* Understand client objectives, challenges, and project requirements
* Coordinate proposal and pitch processes with internal teams
* Manage follow-ups and move opportunities through the sales cycle
* Build strategic relationships with founders, marketing leaders, and decision-makers
* Represent Red Flare professionally in meetings, events, and online interactions
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What We’re Looking For
* 3+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Partnerships, or Client Acquisition
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Excellent spoken and written English
* Confidence communicating with founders, executives, and marketing leaders
* Experience generating opportunities through outbound outreach
* Self-driven, proactive, and highly organized
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
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Nice To Have
* Previous experience in a branding, creative, digital, or advertising agency
* Existing network in Europe, UK, Australia, Middle East, or North America
* Experience selling creative, strategic, marketing, or digital services
* Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales tools
* Understanding of branding, marketing, and digital ecosystems
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What Success Looks Like
* Consistently generating qualified business opportunities
* Building a strong pipeline of potential clients
* Contributing to agency growth through new client acquisition
* Developing long-term strategic relationships
* Helping expand Red Flare’s presence in international markets
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Why Join Red Flare
* Work directly with founders and senior creative leadership
* Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an ambitious agency
* Flexible working environment
* Exposure to international clients and projects
* Performance-based growth opportunities
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Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Istanbul (Hybrid / Remote)
Language Requirement
English (Professional Working Proficiency)