Business Development Manager - selling market intelligence for an award winning digital media c[...]

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

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth through B2B sales and forge connections with high-profile retailers. The role demands strong communication skills and a results-oriented approach, leveraging both phone outreach and in-person engagement at industry events. Competitive candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in sales. The company offers excellent training and rewards for an entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Excellent training

High uncapped commission

Entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience selling B2B products/solutions.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills required.
• Competitive and results-oriented mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of flagship brand targeting high-profile retailers.
• Reach out to senior decision-makers through various channels.
• Attend industry events to evangelize business-critical content.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Results oriented

Job description

Business Development Manager

Interested in working for a multi-award winning media company? Want to work in an entrepreneurial and inspiring environment? Experienced in selling digital and business?

A multi-award winning media corporation with digital and print-based brands, awards, conferences, exhibitions, and bespoke events of all kinds is seeking a Business Development Manager for its business intelligence team. This company enjoys a fast-paced environment providing excellent training, high uncapped commission, and rewards an entrepreneurial approach.

The role of Business Development Manager involves driving growth of one of the flagship brands, targeting high-profile retailers in the UK, and evangelizing business-critical content. To do this successfully, you will be expected to reach out and make contact with senior decision-makers across the retail space; over the phone, but critically in person and at industry events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience selling B2B product/solution in a highly commercial, fast-paced environment (with a specific focus on acquisition style selling)
• A love for selling and a real skill for new business
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, competitive, and ambitious
• Well presented & highly articulate
• Energy / determination
• Competitive
• Results orientated

If you think you could be the Business Development Manager we are looking for, please send us your CV (in Word format) quoting reference KH/109/1/13, and a consultant will be in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.