Business Development Manager

Reactive Permanent Recruitment; Marcross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales across Bridgend and Pembrokeshire. You will be responsible for sourcing leads, meeting sales targets, and maintaining client relationships in your territory. Ideal candidates will have a solid B2B sales background, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with a strong focus on growth and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Good car allowance

Uncapped OTE

Career path support

Personal and family benefits

Qualifications

• Solid background in a B2B field sales role is essential.
• Expert new-business experience is essential.
• Strong track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Source leads, book sales appointments, and sell directly to clients.
• Attend sales meetings and present advertising needs to businesses.
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM system for client interactions.
• Compile sales proposals using marketing materials.
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales targets and KPIs.
• Negotiate and close sales effectively.

Skills

B2B field sales experience

Strong negotiation skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Proficient in MS PowerPoint

Proficient in MS Outlook

Confident telephone manner

Client-facing communication

Job description

Business Development Manager – Bridgend/Pembrokeshire

Reactive Permanent Recruitment are proud to be working with one of Europe’s largest and most established media groups. Due to continued growth they now seek an experienced Business Development Manager to sell their leading range of multi‑media marketing solutions directly to clients across the above regions.

Salary Package

• Excellent starting salary of £30‑32,000pa
• Excellent high uncapped OTE
• Good car allowance + mileage
• Other fantastic personal and family benefits, perks & incentives
• Excellent induction, ongoing support and career path

Role

• Lead Sourcing – you will be responsible for sourcing your own leads, booking your own sales appointments and selling to businesses within your patch. You will work towards quarterly sales targets.
• Attending Sales Meetings – you will be required to attend a set number of sales meetings each week. During these meetings you will gather information about the target business’s advertising needs, present the company’s proposition in person or via Teams, and be the face of the business in your territory.
• Managing a Sales Pipeline – you will maintain an up‑to‑date CRM system, documenting client interactions and activities, to ensure you generate enough leads and appointments to meet your sales targets.
• Building Proposals – you will use marketing material and documentation to compile your own sales proposals for prospective clients.
• Forecasting / Meeting Sales Targets – you will be responsible for meeting monthly/quarterly sales targets and KPIs, and for accurately forecasting expected revenue to your line manager.
• Negotiation – you will possess strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to negotiate and close sales.

The Person

• A solid background in a B2B field sales role is essential (solution sales preferred).
• Expert new‑business experience is also essential.
• Media/advertising sales experience is advantageous.
• A strong, demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Comfortable creating professional sales presentations using MS PowerPoint, and proficient with all aspects of MS Outlook, including managing a business calendar and task list.
• Well presented, professional and articulate. This is a client‑facing role and you will serve as a representative of the company brand. You will have a confident, well‑spoken telephone manner and will always present yourself immaculately when meeting clients.
• Ability to travel to your patch with ease. You will be selling to businesses within a geographic territory, and it is vital that you can travel to the region; ideally you will live within the territory.

For more information about this exciting and rewarding Business Development Manager career, please APPLY TODAY.

Keywords

• Leeds
• Barnsley
• Sheffield
• Yorkshire
• Business Development Manager
• Field Sales
• Media Sales
• Advertising Sales
• Media Field Sales Executive
• Account Manager
• Bridgend
• Pembroke
• Pembrokeshire
• West Wales