Business Development Executive

BizClik

Norwich

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership at Nuffield Health

20 days annual leave + birthday off

Flexible hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Paid sickness leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Learning and development programme

Company wellbeing programme

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Chief People & Sustainability Officer. This role focuses on driving growth in sustainability sales, managing key partnerships, and achieving strategic revenue targets. The ideal candidate has a strong background in media sales or sustainability, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of environmental markets. This position offers a culture-first workplace and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Proven track record in media sales or sustainability partnerships.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage complex sales cycles.
Organised, self-motivated, and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue through sponsorships and event sales.
Develop a commercial growth plan for sustainability.
Build and manage a pipeline of sustainability prospects.
Track performance and provide regular sales reporting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

CRM

Digital media tools

Job description

Chief People & Sustainability Officer/ People Focused. Business Driven. Impact Led

About BizClik Media

BizClik Media is a global leader in B2B digital publishing, media and events. As the creator of award-winning business platforms and experiences, we operate across high-growth areas including sustainability, procurement, fintech and emerging technology. Our events, Sustainability LIVE, Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE, FinTech LIVE, Tech & AI LIVE and many others, bring together the most influential C-suite leaders, visionaries and change makers for unmatched content, networking and commercial opportunity.

With a fast-growing global audience, prestigious media brands and an ever-expanding portfolio of market-leading events, we are shaping the future of business conversations – and we are just getting started.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a results-driven and commercially astute Business Development Executive- Sustainability to lead advertising, sponsorship, and event sales initiatives across BizClik Media’s global sustainability portfolio. You will own and champion our sustainability brands, including Sustainability Magazine and Sustainability LIVE and be responsible for generating new business, growing strategic partnerships, and delivering against ambitious revenue targets across our media platforms and flagship events.

This role blends profile sales (editorial features, digital campaigns, content marketing) with event sales (sponsorship, speaking opportunities, branded content) to position BizClik as the go-to media and events platform for global sustainability leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Brand and Sector Ownership

Take full commercial ownership of the sustainability vertical, driving growth in media and events.
Act as the brand champion, representing BizClik in the global sustainability space.
Maintain expert knowledge of all media assets including digital, newsletters, social, video, event platforms, and lead generation products.

Profile and Media Sales

Sell multimedia advertising solutions, including editorial profiles, sponsored features, and brand storytelling campaigns that align with sustainability themes.
Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with sustainability-focused companies, agencies, and NGOs.
Monitor the competitive landscape in the sustainability media sector to inform positioning and sales strategy.

Event and Sponsorship Sales

Drive revenue through sponsorships, keynote and panel packages, and branded experiences for Sustainability LIVE and related events.
Position BizClik events as strategic platforms for ESG storytelling, brand visibility, lead generation, and thought leadership.
Collaborate with content and production teams to deliver compelling value propositions tailored to sustainability stakeholders.

Commercial Strategy and Reporting

Develop and execute a commercial growth plan to exceed sustainability revenue targets.
Track performance, providing regular sales reporting to senior leadership.
Ensure cross-team alignment between content, editorial, and sales to maximise brand impact.

Client Relationship Management

Build and manage a pipeline of high-value sustainability prospects and partners.
Deliver professional presentations in person and online, demonstrating deep sector knowledge.
Travel between Norwich, London, and client locations as required.

Success Metrics

Achievement of quarterly and annual revenue targets for the sustainability vertical.
Growth in market share and strategic partnerships with leading sustainability brands.
Retention and expansion of high-value clients.
Increased adoption of customised solutions and bundled media/event packages.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proven track record in media sales, B2B event sponsorship, or sustainability sector partnerships.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage complex, consultative sales cycles.
Organised, self-motivated, and commercially aware.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Proficiency in CRM, lead generation, and digital media tools.
Previous experience in digital publishing or sustainability-focused media.
Familiarity with global ESG, CSR, and climate-related markets.
Additional language skills.

What We Offer

Gym membership at Nuffield Health (post-probation)
20 days annual leave + your birthday off
Flexible hybrid working (Thursdays from home)
A culture first workplace that rewards ambition, integrity and innovation
Cycle to work scheme
Paid sickness leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Learning and development programme
Access to charity initiatives and team volunteering opportunities
Company wellbeing programme
Access to global C level networks through our platforms and events

If you want to be part of a business that not only cares about its team but also the wider community and a sustainable future, BizClik Media is the place for you.

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