Business Development Manager

Hunter Selection; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media organisation as a Business Development Manager focused on digital media sales. You will be responsible for acquiring new business and selling innovative advertising solutions to local businesses, ensuring impactful growth in the market. The company offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a supportive work environment that encourages career progression.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme with employer match

Career development events

Qualifications

• Experience in digital or media sales with a focus on business development.
• Confident communication and excellent presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition through proactive outreach.
• Sell tailored digital advertising campaigns to businesses.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective advertising solutions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Self-motivation

Resilience

Job description

Business Development Manager - Digital Media Sales
?? Manchester or Liverpool, UK
?? Full-time | Permanent
?? Salary: Up to £40,000 basic plus Car Allowance plus OTE


Join one of the UK's leading media organisations, home to a portfolio of iconic national and regional brands.
With a monthly audience of millions of people, this company is at the forefront of digital transformation in the media industry.
Their culture is built on collaboration, creativity, and ambition-offering a flexible, inclusive environment where your career can thrive.

The Role
They are looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to join their sales team. Based in either Manchester or Liverpool, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, selling innovative digital advertising solutions that deliver real returns for clients.
This is a new business focused role, perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and making a tangible impact in the local business community.
You will be building your patch up to begin with, so you should be someone that ENJOYS new business, and looks forward to building your pipeline.

What You'll Be Doing
* Drive new business acquisition through proactive outreach and lead generation.
* Sell tailored digital advertising campaigns to local and regional businesses.
* Present compelling proposals both in person and via video calls.
* Collaborate with teams to deliver effective, data-driven advertising solutions.
* Work towards a KPI and revenue plan, with warm leads to hit the ground running.
* Regular coaching sessions and leadership check-ins to support your development.

What You'll Need
* Experience in digital or media sales, with a strong focus on business development.
* Confident communication with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
* Strategic thinking, a commercial mindset and a passion for helping clients grow.
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience in B2B or enterprise sales is highly desirable.

What's in It for You
* Competitive salary plus OTE earnings, and car allowance.
* 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
* Holiday purchase scheme and enhanced family leave policies.
* Private healthcare cash plan and 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match.
* Give Back Days to support worthy causes.
* Events, networks, and career development.
* Career progression with transparent salary bandings.

If you're a results-driven sales professional looking to make your mark in digital media, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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