Business Development Executive

VanRath; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Enniskillen is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their commercial team. This role is essential for driving commercial growth through identifying new business opportunities and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in business development or sales, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CRM systems. Offer includes a competitive salary and the potential for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-related incentives

Supportive, collaborative environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development or sales, ideally within media, advertising, or marketing.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and results-focused, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse market trends to identify new prospects.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through networking and client engagement.
• Develop tailored advertising proposals across print and digital platforms.
• Present and negotiate campaigns to maximise revenue and client satisfaction.
• Track and report on performance metrics, using insights to improve future results.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading media and publishing organisation in the Enniskillen area, currently seeking a Business Development Executive to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with a passion for media, advertising, and helping businesses connect with their audiences across both print and digital platforms.

The Role
As Business Development Executive, you will play a key part in driving commercial growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and delivering creative advertising solutions that achieve results.

This is mainly office-based, but expenses are provided for any client visits that may be needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyse market trends to identify new prospects
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through networking and client engagement
• Develop tailored advertising proposals across print and digital platforms
• Present and negotiate campaigns to maximise revenue and client satisfaction
• Work closely with marketing, editorial, and production teams to ensure campaign success
• Track and report on performance metrics, using insights to improve future results
• Represent the company at networking events and industry functions

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in business development or sales, ideally within media, advertising, or marketing
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and results-focused, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (desirable but not essential)

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-related incentives
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and progressive media brand
• Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine scope for career growth

Recent Feedback from our candidates:

"The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. They kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role."

"I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough."