As a Business Development Manager at GoPlaces, you will lead the end-to-end acquisition of high-growth brand partners. You will identify prospects in the Beauty and FMCG sectors, craft sophisticated commercial proposals, and close deals that define the future of social commerce, all while operating with significant autonomy and direct impact.
Business Development Manager at GoPlaces
GoPlaces is the UK’s leading TikTok Shop agency, and they are looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead brand acquisition in the booming social commerce space. If you have 3-5 years of commercial experience and want to own the end-to-end sales cycle for major Beauty and FMCG brands, this high-autonomy role offers a unique opportunity to act like a founder. With a package up to £70k OTE, company equity, and incredible perks like Summer Fridays and the ability to work from abroad, you will be at the heart of the retail revolution.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£55k-£70k + Equity
Company
GoPlaces
Role overview
Social Commerce50 employees
Go Places Limited is a full-service, tech-enabled social commerce agency specializing in TikTok Shop growth for brands. They provide end-to-end services including live shopping from in-house studios, inventory planning and forecasting, targeted ads, affiliate marketing as a registered TikTok Affiliate Partner, organic content creation, storefront management, and proprietary analytics platform OnePlace for data-driven insights and performance tracking.
What you will do
- Own the full sales cycle for core brands, from initial prospecting and outreach to negotiating and closing multi-year partnership contracts.
- Collaborate with Revenue Operations to build data-driven, commercially rigorous proposals tailored to the specific needs of Beauty and FMCG brands.
- Represent GoPlaces at major industry events and category-specific briefings to build a high-level network of brand-side decision-makers and stakeholders.
Who this is a fit for
- Has 3-5 years of business development experience, ideally within a high-growth startup or a fast-paced agency environment with a proven track record.
- Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial models to structure deals that deliver profitable growth for all parties.
- Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a “hunter” mentality, with a deep interest in social commerce platforms like TikTok Shop.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join the UK’s #1 TikTok Shop agency at the forefront of the fastest-growing channel in retail, leveraging proprietary tech to drive brand success.
- Enjoy high autonomy and a “founder” mindset, reporting directly to the Global Head of Commercial with the freedom to shape the go-to-market strategy.
- Excellent perks including equity, Summer Fridays (1pm finishes), bi-weekly socials, and the ability to work from abroad for two weeks each year.
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