Business Development Manager(Media Sales)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their vibrant London team. This role offers the chance to uncover new business opportunities and achieve ambitious sales targets while collaborating with talented teams across the UK and Europe. You will engage with executives, craft compelling proposals, and navigate the media landscape to drive success. If you are passionate about sales and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you. Join a company that values integrity, innovation, and excellence in everything they do.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with a minimum of 5 years in the financial media sector.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities within the client sector.
• Nurture existing client relationships while scouting for new prospects.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create tailored proposals.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Business Development

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Business Development Manager (Media Sales), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

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Job Overview

Fortune is excited to invite a passionate, dynamic, and seasoned Business Development Manager (UK) to become part of our vibrant team in London! In this pivotal role, you will embark on an exhilarating journey to uncover new business opportunities while achieving our ambitious quarterly and annual sales targets. You’ll collaborate closely with our talented teams across the UK and Europe, as well as our innovative marketing teams located in both London and New York City. Together, you will craft compelling proposals and competitively priced offerings for potential clients!

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Executive Presence: Your confidence in engaging with executives will be key to fostering strong client relationships and advancing our business goals.
• Industry Knowledge and Relationships: Your deep understanding of the media landscape will empower you to navigate challenges and seize strategic opportunities.
• Drive: Your unyielding commitment to achieving sales targets and pursuing business development initiatives will inspire those around you.
• Strategic Sales Approach: Your consultative sales skills will enable you to deliver tailored solutions that align perfectly with our clients’ aspirations.
• Cultural Fit: As a dedicated team player, you will embody Fortune's core values of integrity, innovation, hard work, and excellence, contributing to a positive team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an impressive pipeline of new business opportunities within your designated client sector.
• Nurture and grow existing client relationships while actively scouting for new business prospects, collaborating with agencies as needed.
• Work hand-in-hand with our US-based marketing team to create tailored proposals and competitive pricing that meet the strategic objectives of UK clients.
• Build and maintain connections with influential decision-makers, especially C-suite executives, to gain insights into their needs and present relevant solutions.
• Understand and communicate the unique value of our diverse product portfolio, guiding clients to find the ideal fit that meets their requirements.
• Skillfully manage your sales pipeline, providing accurate revenue forecasts and progress updates to ensure alignment with our goals.

Your Experience and Attributes

• A proven track record as a high-achieving sales professional, consistently exceeding sales targets.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales within the financial media sector, with a strong focus on digital media, custom content, print, and conference sponsorships.
• Outstanding communication skills paired with a professional, positive attitude towards business interactions.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective sales strategies, with a focus on lead generation and closing deals.
• Skilled at navigating complex organizational structures to meet sales objectives effectively.
• An analytical and strategic thinker who thrives on achieving results and exceeding expectations.

Requirements

• Availability to work in the London office from Monday through Friday.
• Must have the authorization to work in the UK.

About Fortune:

At Fortune Media, our mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, great storytelling, rigorous benchmarking and world-class community building. Our key values are humility, ownership, and transparency.

The policy of Fortune Media is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Fortune Media affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.

FORTUNE

Fortune Media is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. Fortune’s mission is to drive the conversation about business. With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today—and that will matter even more tomorrow. Our values inform our mission. We believe that business can be a powerful platform for good, and we are committed to holding it to that standard.