Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager

Redactive Media Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and content agency in London is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to optimize revenue streams. The role focuses on building client relationships, generating new business in the B2B space, and delivering tailored media solutions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in media sales and strong negotiation skills. Employers offer competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and 25 days of holiday. Join a vibrant team that fosters progression and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible home-office policy

25 days holiday increasing with service

Vibrant social calendar

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in media sales, especially in engineering.
• Strong understanding of multimedia sales and marketing principles.
• Experience presenting to senior audiences and developing new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage revenue streams for media brands.
• Make effective outbound sales calls and attend industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Display and sponsorship media sales

Account management

New business development

High-level negotiation

Communication and influencing

Time-management

Tools

Digital analytics platforms

Job description

Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager

Redactive Media Group
London, Clerkenwell, EC1V 0LN

£40,351 per year - estimated?

Prestigious Media Brands

Up to c£37,500 dependent on experience + Uncapped Commission scheme + Excellent benefits

Overview

Redactive Media Group Limited is the UK's leading content and publishing services agency for membership organisations. We create award‑winning multimedia content that engages clients with their members and prospective audiences across magazines, websites, video, podcasts, events and more.

We are looking for a talented display media sales business development manager to join our experienced and driven sales team. The role involves generating revenue from key clients, delivering effective account management, and developing new business across niche B2B magazine brands and large‑scale events. You will sell print, digital channels, sponsored events, and annual awards, primarily via outbound telephone calls and face‑to‑face meetings at industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage revenue streams for Redactive’s portfolio of media brands.
• Make effective outbound sales telephone calls and attend industry events to meet sales targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders across engineering and other sectors.
• Collaborate with editorial, publishing, and commercial teams to deliver tailored media solutions.
• Prepare and present compelling sales proposals to senior audiences.
• Negotiate contracts and produce reports demonstrating ROI for large‑scale campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and campaign executions.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record in display and sponsorship media sales, including account management and new business development, with demonstrable experience in the engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of publishing/media sales and marketing principles, especially across multimedia channels.
• Experience presenting to senior audiences and developing high levels of new business.
• Proven ability to create compelling sales proposals and sell content solutions.
• High‑level negotiation skills and experience reporting on large‑scale campaigns.
• Clear communication, influencing skills, and a solutions‑oriented mentality.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.
• A proactive, ethical sales approach and resilience under pressurised situations.
• Proficiency with basic IT and digital analytics platforms.

Why Work for Redactive?

Redactive is employee‑owned and supports a culture of progression, inclusion, and collaboration. Our diverse sales force has over 40 staff, many of whom have been with us for over 10 years thanks to bespoke sales training and an uncapped commission scheme that rewards great delivery.

We offer a modern office in London’s design district, a flexible home‑office policy (typically 1–2 days a week in the office), competitive pay, 25 days’ holiday increasing after two years’ service, and a vibrant social calendar that celebrates our collective successes.

How to Apply

Please submit a covering letter and CV through our website: www.redactive.co.uk. Applications that do not meet the required experience in media/publishing advertising sales will be rejected. No agencies please. Interviews will commence as soon as relevant candidates apply, so early applications are encouraged.

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