Business Development Manager job at Stoke, Cheshire Full Time

A 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