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Business Development Partner (Leisure, sports & entertainment) Jobs in United Kingdom at Studio 34
Title: Business Development Partner (Leisure, sports & entertainment)
Company: Studio 34
Location: United Kingdom
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
Leisure, sports & entertainment
Who we are
We are an international performance marketing agency and pride ourselves on our obsessive approach to delivering profitable marketing solutions. Driven by our purpose of making ideas perform, Studio 34 collaborates with a range of brands from indoor skydiving to hospitality, real estate and beyond.
Life at Studio 34
With a hybrid remote model, it is a diverse workplace where autonomy is encouraged and excellence rewarded. At Studio 34 you’re an individual with every opportunity to flourish. You can step up to work and opportunities that excite you, and be recognised for it. Our environment is one of collaboration and problem-solving – be prepared to challenge and be challenged, learn and lead, and roll up your sleeves. Our purpose is centred around four core values which are key for the work we deliver, but are also personal values we seek in all team members:
Be curious.
Challenge the obvious and seek knowledge
Think big.
Stay vision-focused and pursue new ideas
Go beyond.
Be proactive and take the extra step
Own it.
Embrace your impact and be the solution
Role outline and expectations
Location: Remote (UK-based network required)
Contract type: Independent contractor / freelance
We are looking for an entrepreneurial, well-connected Freelance Business Development Partner to drive high-ticket sales for our performance marketing services within the UK market.
Your primary focus will be identifying, prospecting, and closing deals with mid-to-enterprise level brands in the leisure, sports, and entertainment sectors. Additionally, you will target non-profits within these spaces, leveraging our expertise to help them unlock and navigate the Google Ads Grant ecosystem.
As an independent contractor, you will have total flexibility over how and when you work, leveraging your existing industry network to open doors and secure high-value agency retainers.
Responsibilities
- Pipeline generation: Independently source, prospect, and qualify high-ticket B2B leads within the UK leisure, sports, entertainment, and non-profit sectors.
- Sector targeting: Position Studio 34 as the go-to performance agency for commercial sports/entertainment brands, and effectively pitch Google Ads Grant optimisation strategies to eligible non-profits.
- Pitching & closing: Lead introductory calls and present tailored performance marketing propositions to senior stakeholders, CMOs, and decision-makers.
- Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with our internal strategy and leadership teams to ensure smooth handovers from closed deals to account onboarding.
- Deal structuring: Secure recurring monthly retainer contracts aligned with Studio 34’s core service offerings.
Required skills & experience
- Native-level English; written and spoken
- Industry network: An established, active network of contacts within UK sports leagues, leisure operators, entertainment venues, or major sector-specific non-profits.
- Agency sales track record: 5+ years of experience selling high-ticket digital marketing, paid media, or agency solutions.
- Performance marketing literacy: A strong baseline understanding of paid search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) and paid social (Meta, TikTok, Reddit, LinkedIn) to speak confidently with prospective clients. Knowledge of the Google Ads Grant framework is a major plus.
- Commercial acumen: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex, high-value B2B decision-making processes.
- Self-starter mindset: Highly motivated by personal accountability, autonomy, and an uncapped earning structure.
What we offer
- Uncapped earning potential: A highly competitive, lucrative commission structure on all closed business, yielding excellent OTE for high-ticket contract wins.
- Complete autonomy: You operate as an independent business entity—work from anywhere, managing your own schedule and methodology.
- World-class delivery support: You win the business, and our elite performance marketing team delivers the results, giving you a powerful, highly credible case-study portfolio to sell.
Compensation & commission structure
- This is a fully independent, freelance position on a 100% commission-only basis. Because we target high-ticket, long-term agency retainers, this structure offers exceptional, uncapped earning potential for established consultants.
- 10% revenue share for 12 months: You will earn a 10% commission on all gross fee revenue received from clients you onboard, payable for their first 12 months of engagement with Studio 34.
- 3-month minimum threshold: To ensure we are building sustainable, high-quality client relationships, commissions are activated once a client completes a minimum retention period of 3 continuous months.
- Quarterly pay-out schedule: Commissions are calculated and paid quarterly in arrears (every 3 months), allowing you to build a substantial, predictable revenue stream as your pipeline scales.
