Business Development Manager
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 4 June 2026
Apply NowA leading UK media owner is looking to appoint a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join its growing team. This is a high-impact role focused on selling a portfolio of digital and traditional out-of-home (OOH) advertising solutions to both direct clients and agencies.
You’ll have access to a broad product suite and the autonomy to shape your territory, making this an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on building pipelines and closing deals.
The Role
You will be responsible for generating new business, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term client relationships across your region and nationally. This is a hands-on, target-driven role where success is measured by revenue growth, pipeline development, and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
* Proactively sourcing leads, booking meetings, and developing new business opportunities
* Managing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline through effective CRM usage
* Creating tailored, compelling proposals using marketing and campaign insights
* Negotiating and closing deals with a strong commercial focus
* Accurately forecasting revenue and delivering against quarterly targets
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and agency partners
* Keeping up to date with industry trends to inform sales strategy
* Managing your time effectively across multiple opportunities and projects
What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)
* Consistently achieving revenue targets
* Building a strong and sustainable pipeline
* Securing new business across direct clients, agencies, and public sector organisations
* Delivering high-quality, tailored advertising solutions
* Acting as a strong brand ambassador in your region
About You
* Proven track record in sales, ideally within media, advertising, or a related sector
* Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to understand client needs
* Commercially astute with confident negotiation and closing ability
* Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and activity
* Highly organised with strong time management skills
* Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Good understanding of marketing principles and how they apply to advertising
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
* Experience within OOH, digital advertising, or a similar industry
What’s on Offer
* £35,000 - £40,000 basic + OTE uncapped
* Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, life cover, and enhanced pension
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Access to wellbeing support, virtual GP services, and additional lifestyle benefits
* Flexible, remote-first working with the ability to be based anywhere along the M25 corridor
* Regular team collaboration, meet-ups, and company events
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing and highly regarded media business at an exciting stage of its journey. You’ll play a key role in driving revenue growth within a dynamic commercial team, with real autonomy and strong earning potential.
To Apply
Contact David or Adam at Greys Specialist Recruitment
You’ll have access to a broad product suite and the autonomy to shape your territory, making this an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on building pipelines and closing deals.
The Role
You will be responsible for generating new business, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term client relationships across your region and nationally. This is a hands-on, target-driven role where success is measured by revenue growth, pipeline development, and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
* Proactively sourcing leads, booking meetings, and developing new business opportunities
* Managing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline through effective CRM usage
* Creating tailored, compelling proposals using marketing and campaign insights
* Negotiating and closing deals with a strong commercial focus
* Accurately forecasting revenue and delivering against quarterly targets
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and agency partners
* Keeping up to date with industry trends to inform sales strategy
* Managing your time effectively across multiple opportunities and projects
What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)
* Consistently achieving revenue targets
* Building a strong and sustainable pipeline
* Securing new business across direct clients, agencies, and public sector organisations
* Delivering high-quality, tailored advertising solutions
* Acting as a strong brand ambassador in your region
About You
* Proven track record in sales, ideally within media, advertising, or a related sector
* Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to understand client needs
* Commercially astute with confident negotiation and closing ability
* Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and activity
* Highly organised with strong time management skills
* Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Good understanding of marketing principles and how they apply to advertising
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
* Experience within OOH, digital advertising, or a similar industry
What’s on Offer
* £35,000 - £40,000 basic + OTE uncapped
* Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, life cover, and enhanced pension
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Access to wellbeing support, virtual GP services, and additional lifestyle benefits
* Flexible, remote-first working with the ability to be based anywhere along the M25 corridor
* Regular team collaboration, meet-ups, and company events
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing and highly regarded media business at an exciting stage of its journey. You’ll play a key role in driving revenue growth within a dynamic commercial team, with real autonomy and strong earning potential.
To Apply
Contact David or Adam at Greys Specialist Recruitment