Business Development Manager

SAVVY RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Professional development

Training opportunities

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

SAVVY RECRUITMENT is seeking a Business Development Manager for a fast-growing B2B media business serving global technology companies with high-value content, digital solutions and partnerships.

You will own your pipeline from prospecting through to closing and account development, identifying opportunities and delivering consultative proposals across multiple products and services. 3 days per week in Central London, with training and development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Background in media, publishing or sponsorship environments.
• Experience selling consultative or service-led solutions.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Experience with both new business and account growth.
• Ability to understand new industries, tech and markets quickly.
• Confidence in developing bespoke client proposals.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and pipeline management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the full 360 sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Identify new business opportunities via market research and lead generation.
• Build and manage strong client relationships and understand commercial objectives.
• Grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling.
• Develop tailored proposals across multiple products and services.
• Contribute to inbound lead generation via campaigns and social media.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and forecast pipeline.
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Editorial and Marketing teams.

Skills

Consultative selling

Target achievement

New business & account growth

Relationship building

Understanding industries & markets

Proposal development

CRM & pipeline management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager - B2B Media

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 - £72,000 OTE with a competitive commission structure

Are you an ambitious Business Development Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of the full sales cycle, build meaningful client relationships and have genuine influence over your career progression?

We’re working with a fast-growing specialist B2B media business that work with global technology companies and provide high-value content, digital solutions and commercial partnerships.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of your own pipeline and sales activity, from initial prospecting through to closing and account development.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Consistently achieving and exceeding individual sales targets and KPIs
• Identifying new business opportunities through market research, prospecting and lead generation
• Managing the full 360 sales cycle, from prospecting through to close
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and understanding their commercial objectives
• Growing existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling
• Developing tailored, consultative proposals across multiple products and services
• Contributing to inbound lead generation through email campaigns, social media and website activity
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, pipeline management and sales forecasting
• Keeping up to date with developments across the life sciences, biotech and biomedical sectors
• Working closely with Customer Success, Editorial and Marketing teams to deliver successful client campaigns

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a commercially driven salesperson who enjoys consultative selling and building relationships.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A background in media, publishing, conference sponsorship
• Experience selling service-led or consultative solutions
• A strong track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets
• Experience across both new business and account growth
• The ability to quickly understand new industries, technologies and markets
• Confidence developing complex, bespoke proposals based on client requirements
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong organisation, time management and pipeline management abilities
• A collaborative approach and genuine focus on delivering value for clients

Plus:

• 3 days per week in Central London
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and opinions are valued

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a sales job. You’ll have ownership of your clients, pipeline and progression.

If you’re an ambitious B2B salesperson looking for strong earning potential, autonomy and a genuine career path, we’d love to hear from you.