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We are always looking for exceptionally talented people who share our passion for getting inside our clients’ worlds and delivering lasting results.

CPL aims to be one of the UK's fastest growing content agencies. And, from what our clients and peers tell us, we're already one of the most respected. If you want to join us as we continue on that path, please get in touch.

Even if your ideal position isn’t listed here, don’t let that put you off. Get in touch and send your CV to jurgita.sukaityte@cpl.co.uk

We are also developing our internship programmes. Contact phil.minett@cpl.co.uk for more information.

 

Recruiting now

Business development manager

THE ROLE

We are looking to take on a new business development manager to join the already successful team. You will focus on B2B sales in a specific market sector. New business will be at the forefront of your mind, you'll be able to demonstrate achieving more complex deals and you'll have experience of dealing with a wide range of decision makers. 

PURPOSE OF ROLE 

  • Be a valuable member of CPL's business development team 
  • Deliver profitable new business 
  • Contribute to CPL's reputation for exceptional customer service by providing a high-quality, responsive and agile service to internal and external clients
  • Help CPL achieve its overall business purpose: "To help clients achieve their strategic priorities by creating excellent content that inspires audiences and gets results"

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong sales, or account management background ideally in a relevant industry and sales, or agency environment 
  • Excellent communicator - ability to communicate across all levels 
  • Organised - able to to organise and manage yourself to deliver the expected high standards
  • Proven sales/business development experience with a track record of account acquisition, retention and development
  • Experience of managing contractual negotiations and end to end new business tender processes 
  • Results orientated - driven to succeed and achieve and exceed personal objectives 
  • Team player - confident in delivering within, and contributing to, a positive team environment 
  • Self-motivated - a positive mental attitude, able to work alone or as part of a team environment 
  • Commercially aware - able to negotiate, with delegated limits, and receive the best result for the company 
  • Strong network of professional connections is desirable 
  • Attention to detail and consistency 
  • Clear and fluent communication in English, both spoken and written 

TYPE OF ROLE

Full time, part time would be considered 

HOW YOU'LL BENEFIT 

  • Competitive salary 
  • 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays 
  • Pension 
  • Subsidised parking 
  • Relaxed, friendly office; fruit; weekly yoga; Friday drinks 
  • Regular social events and annual Christmas party 

TO APPLY 

For an informal chat about the role, contact Richard Walters our director - commercial on 07944 358 192. To apply, please send CVs and a covering email to richard.walters@cpl.co.uk, stating why we should be working together. 

 

 

 

 

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Are you a junior account manager, or ambitious account exec, looking for your next challenge?

Would you thrive in a fast-paced content agency, based in the dynamic and creative city of Cambridge?

We’re looking for an energetic, quick-thinking and personable account manager to join our team, delivering a range of content and creative communications projects.

You need to relish talking to clients, love writing and design, and be adept at mobilising teams to produce excellent work that meets the brief and gets results. Projects are varied and can span digital and print internal and external communications across a range of channels and media.

Strong writing and organisation skills are a must. You will have some CMS experience and, ideally, some practical knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator at a basic level.

We will expect you to have 1-2 years’ experience in an agency or other marketing/communications environment.

If you want to join an ambitious and growing team then get in touch – we would love to meet you. 

Email your CV and a covering letter to jurgita.sukaityte@cpl.co.uk by July 31st. 

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A place to develop your career

At CPL we like to build long-term relationships, and that applies as much to our people as to our clients. 

Our reputation is built on the collective skills and knowledge of those we employ. If you join us you can expect hard work, and plenty of laughter, music, company lunches, pub trips, yoga sessions and ping pong battles. We know that happy teams are more productive, and our environment and results are testament to that.

While CPL is a fairly relaxed place, it's also a highly professional one. Clients come first, deadlines are met, and we always look for the best way to get the work done creatively and efficiently. And we try to make sure we have some fun along the way.