Media Business Development Manager

BMS Performance Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

London office (3 days)

Job summary

BMS Performance Ltd in London seeks a Media Business Development Manager to lead cross-channel media partnerships across its platform. The role drives advertising, sponsorship and content partnerships with a focus on B2B and premium brands.

London-based with a hybrid work pattern, and a strong growth trajectory as the first dedicated senior hire in this division. You will build and lead the media partnerships division, scale revenue, and collaborate with editorial and events teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial media sales.
• Experience selling advertising, sponsorship or content partnerships.
• Exposure to B2B audiences is highly desirable.
• Able to sell into marketing and media-buying functions.
• Experience of, or potential to become a divisional leader.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising, sponsorship and media partnerships across digital, print and events.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Build relationships with marketing leads, media buyers and agency partners.
• Create bespoke cross-platform campaign solutions.
• Grow revenue across a portfolio of high-value clients.
• Work with editorial and events teams to deliver impactful campaigns.

Skills

Media sales

Advertising sales

Sponsorship sales

Content partnerships

Job description

Media Business Development Manager

Cross‑Platform Media Partnerships Sales | London (3 days office)

£65,000-£70,000 basic + Double OTE

An opportunity to build and then lead the media partnerships division of this company

A well‑established business media organisation is hiring a Media Business Development Manager to lead commercial partnerships across its multi‑channel platform. This is the company’s first dedicated senior media hire following strong growth and rising demand from brands wishing to reach their executive‑level audience.

The Company

Our client is a corporate membership organisation that own a multi‑platform media portfolio including chart‑topping podcasts, events, round tables, webinars and content hubs. With consistent year‑on‑year growth and a loyal executive‑level audience, the business is recognised as a respected voice in the leadership, finance, technology and entrepreneurship space. Backed by established industry figures and supported by a strong commercial team, the company is expanding its media division to meet the increasing demand for high‑quality B2B advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

The Opportunity

This is a commercially‑focused media sales role selling cross‑channel advertising, sponsorship and content partnerships to B2B and premium B2C brands. You’ll engage with marketing directors, media buyers and agency partners, positioning integrated campaigns that leverage the organisation’s influence and reach. This successful applicant will be responsible for scaling media revenue, as the first dedicated hire in this division. In future you will be responsible for building a team of people that can sell in this division alongside them.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Selling advertising, sponsorship and media partnerships across digital, print and events
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• Building relationships with marketing leads, media buyers and agency partners
• Creating bespoke cross‑platform campaign solutions
• Growing revenue across a portfolio of high‑value clients
• Working with editorial and events teams to deliver impactful campaigns

What They’re Looking For

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years in commercial media sales
• Experience selling advertising, sponsorship or content partnerships
• Exposure to B2B audiences is highly desirable
• Able to sell into marketing and media‑buying functions
• Experience of, or potential to become a divisional leader

Character:

• Commercially sharp, credible and engaging
• Strong listener and consultative approach
• Confident in presenting multi‑channel solutions

Package

• £65,000-£70,000 basic salary
• Double OTE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• London‑based office (3 days per week)