New Business & Marketing Executive

23red is a purpose-driven creative agency. We develop brands and campaigns that change behaviour for the better and have a positive impact on people’s lives.

Whether it’s tackling climate change, fighting inequality or driving blood donations, we take pride in developing brands and campaigns that make a real difference to society.

We are experts in crafting creative campaigns that cut through and engage, delivering them through paid, owned and earned channels, frequently working through the trusted voices of media, partners or influencers.

Our people are motivated by the impact of our work and we have clear values, each underpinned by a set of behaviours: Collaborative, Curious, Creative, Caring and Clever.

We’re part of Capgemini Invent globally, aligned to Frog in the UK – and whilst we operate as a separate brand, we have the benefit of being part of a powerful network.

This role is designed to build strong foundational experience in new business. The New Business Executive will be instrumental in keeping the function running smoothly, while developing the skills and confidence to take on greater ownership of opportunities over time.

The New Business Executive will play a vital supporting role within the agency’s new business function, helping to keep the pipeline active, organised, and responsive.

Working closely with the New Business Manager, you will contribute to the successful delivery of the agency’s growth strategy by supporting day-to-day new business and prospecting activity and ensuring no opportunity is missed.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone starting their career in new business, marketing, or agency environments, who brings energy, curiosity, and a proactive mindset.

This is a junior role for someone with recent agency experience (internship to 6 months plus within a creative, social, PR or Marketing agency environment), with a focus on supporting the team and building new business skills.

Interest in purpose-led sectors Enthusiasm for working with charities, not for profits, or socially impactful organisations, and an eagerness to support purpose driven new business opportunities.

Provide general administrative support to the new business function, improving efficiency and helping ensure best practices are followed. Supporting on a variety of activities and liaising with account teams when needed.

Pitch Coordination Assistance

Support New Business Manager and pitch teams on live opportunities by helping coordinate logistics, preparing materials, tracking deadlines, and ensuring smooth internal communication.

Pipeline Management

Helping to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of opportunities, contacts, and activity within CRM systems and internal trackers, ensuring strong visibility across the team.

Agency collateral

Assist in keeping case studies, credentials decks, and ‘boilerplate’ content up to date, ensuring the team has high-quality materials ready to share.

Marketing support

Supporting the new business and marketing teams with agency updates to keep contacts informed and promote agency activity across social channels; assist in planning and coordinating events across the year and helping to coordinate agency award entries.

Intermediary & Network Support

Help maintain relationships with key intermediaries and contacts (e.g. online platforms, procurement contacts), ensuring the agency stays visible and responsive.

Opportunity Monitoring & Research

Regularly track new business portals, industry sources, and inbound enquiries to help identify potential opportunities.

Assist in the early-stage qualification of opportunities by gathering key information, to help determine alignment with agency strengths and priorities.