Business Development Manager - Leading Out Of Home advertising brand

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in London. The role involves developing a territory to generate sales and engaging with both SME and blue-chip clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong media sales background and exceptional negotiation skills. If you meet these qualifications, send us your CV.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of target achievement in media sales.
• Full understanding of sales structure and process.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and persuasion.

Responsibilities

• Develop a territory within Central or North London.
• Generate customer base and sales revenue.
• Sell across the full portfolio of company products.

Skills

Media sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Prospecting skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Business Development Manager - Leading Out Of Home advertising brand

Are you able to demonstrate a proven track record of target achievement ideally within media sales? Are you a confident, self-assured and tough negotiator? Do you thrive in a target driven environment?

The Company

My client is the number one Outdoor advertising company in the world, playing a major part in transforming urban landscapes across the world. As the premium broadcast supplier in Out-of-Home media; this company is the only pure-play Outdoor media owner worldwide, delivering high-quality and innovative advertising solutions. In the UK, this company is the number one supplier of advertising opportunities across Rail, Retail, Roadside and Airport environments, placing media where it matters.

The Role of Business Development Manager

Working within a London direct sales team, you will be responsible for the development of a territory within either Central London or North London with the goal to generate a customer base and sales revenue for the company. You will achieve this by taking a specific territory, researching the businesses and media there, and developing specific areas of company inventory.

Other duties include selling across the full portfolio of company products to SME and blue chip direct clients within the private sector along with public sector related bodies. You may also manage some small non-affiliated agencies. You will develop both short and long term business and be able to negotiate at various levels with the final decision maker.

Requirements for this Business Development Manager

• Sound knowledge of media and if possible creative planning, research and evaluation tools
• Confident, self-assured and a tough negotiator, driven by targets, success and reward
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of target achievement ideally within media sales
• Must have a full understanding of the sales structure and process
• A strong prospector, communicator with the ability to demonstrate effective and persuasive presentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work within timescales and demonstrate initiative and creative thinking
• Exhibit a desire not only to meet the requirements of the role but to excel in all areas

If you tick the above boxes and feel that you could be the Business Development Manager that our client is looking for, please send us your CV.