Business Development Manager - Science Publishing [ Bath BA2 9AP (Hybrid)]

SelectScience; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectScience is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand existing accounts within the science publishing sector. This hybrid role offers excellent professional growth, a competitive salary, and the chance to work within a dynamic and purpose-driven team focused on supporting the scientific community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension

Performance bonuses

25 days holiday + BH

Qualifications

• 5+ years B2B sales experience in consultative environments.
• Experience in science, scientific publishing, or similar fields.
• Proven experience in new business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive new business opportunities within designated sales territory.
• Cultivate relationships within accounts to enhance engagement.
• Provide market feedback and ideas to the wider business.

Skills

Drive

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Education

Science degree or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

CRM systems

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SelectScience

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Bath, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

200952418922

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Business Development Manager - Science Publishing Bath BA2 9AP (Hybrid)

About you

You are an ambitious and focused individual, motivated by a desire to progress your skillsalongside the evolving B2B commercial landscape, a passion to add real value to the clients and organisations to which you serve, and to be rewarded financially (uncapped) for your efforts. Your high energy levels and knowledge of either the scientific industry, publishing or marketing, will be rewarded within a collaborative team environment where the focus is both commercial and purposeful.

About us

At SelectScience we are accelerating science by connecting scientific communities with trusted solutions. We produce and publish high-quality digital content and deliver content marketing solutions, whilst also informing scientists about the best products and technologies in their field through the power of peer-to-peer recommendation and reviews.

We are an essential partner to deliver value to marketers and businesses in the USA, Europe, UK and Asia Pacific. Our Headquarters is near Bath and Bristol, and we are an established brand with over 26 years of experience in digital publishing.

The role

As the Business Development Manager, you will manage and drive new business opportunities and expand existing accounts within the designated sales territory, leveraging your scientific and/or publishing/marketing background whilst actively cultivating relationships at all levels within accounts.

You will be an integral part of the Sales team. It is envisaged that this is a full-time hybrid-working role with some attendance at the Bath office. This role reports to the account development sales manager.

Snapshot of the role:

Articulate the value of SelectScience to key decision makers and provide a consultative approach, expertly navigating the sales cycle and match solutions to client needs.

Use a diverse range of strategies including face to face (international) and virtual meetings, telesales, digital tools and participation in exhibitions, to prospect, qualify and successfully win new opportunities and grow accounts.

Cultivate high-level relationships within accounts to enhance engagement and promote long-term partnerships, facilitating and coordinating client interactions with other departments within in the company such as Client Services and Editorial.

Be accountable for sales targets and provide regular forecasts, market feedback and ideas to the wider business.

Skills and Experience:

Drive & ambition to grow a territory and progress within a business.

Excellent communication skills and self-assured, with a creative flair.

Resilient with high energy and a positive outlook.

Team player coupled with the ability to work independently.

Ability to identify and create new opportunities.

Effective solution and problem-solving skills.

Aptitude for acquiring new skills.

Essential:

5+ years previous B2B sales experience within a consultative, commercial environment in one or more of the following: science industry; scientific publishing; publishing; marketing agency; event sales; distribution sales; other professional sales services; professional services.

Experience and knowledge of either the scientific industry/has a science degree or experience in other technical or marketing industries.

Proven experience of new business, as well as developing accounts.

Track record of achieving annual sales targets (in excess of £500k/annum).

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise tasks autonomously.

Proficiency in managing international travel arrangements efficiently.

Strong competency in using Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems and digital tools.

Desirable:

Proven experience of relationship-based sales/solution selling.

Experience using tools such as Salesforce, Monday.com, HubSpot, LinkedIn Navigator, AI tools

Understanding of digital publishing and experience in selling content marketing.

A few reasons why you will love this job:

Great potential for professional growth and development

Hybrid working, a competitive salary and commission (uncapped), and a` comprehensive benefits package that includes contributory pension, private medical insurance, performance bonuses, and a number of other benefits.

Friendly and fun culture

25 days holiday + BH

Our team has an infectious drive for creating value to support clients and the scientific community, with unique insights and creativity. The SelectScience culture promotes passion, teamwork, trust and striving to be the best we can. SelectScience is winner of The Queen’s Award 2021 for Enterprise: International Trade.