Business Development Executive, Public Sector

The Role

We are seeking a Business Development Executive, Public Sector, to drive growth across the Total Politics public sector media and events portfolio. The successful candidate will sell to both new and existing clients proactively & effectively. This will be achieved by developing and implementing a sales strategy and programme of business development initiatives to deliver increased growth across our print, digital and event offerings whilst meeting the portfolio sales targets.

• Work across our portfolio of print, online and event offerings to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Seek new business opportunities, through one’s own initiative, closing high yield business quickly and efficiently.
• Identify potential new clients through proactive sales techniques.
• Present to and close business with clients both face to face and over the phone.
• Meet and exceed individual and company financial targets.
• Retain and build portfolio of past and dormant clients.
• Secure meetings with and present to senior management/board level client prospects.
• Evaluate latest developments in public policy and identify business opportunities.
• Liaise with editorial and delivery teams to deliver client campaigns.
• Update and maintain company systems as appropriate (CRM, production schedules, etc.).

• Proven track record of success in media sales.
• A previous experience of working with events/media targeting the public sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with digital/social media sales or campaigning is beneficial but not essential.
• Driven, ambitious, self‑starter with experience of the consultative sales process and used to selling complex products or services at senior management‑board level.

• Competitive salary plus commission on meeting targets
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance of 4x salary
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee assistance programme

At Total Politics Group, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences, particularly those from groups that are typically underrepresented.

As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes:

• Ensuring fair, transparent, and non‑discriminatory recruitment and employment practices.
• Fostering a workplace culture that celebrates inclusion and mutual respect.
• Making reasonable adjustments to support accessibility and remove barriers wherever possible.

We aim to be an organisation where everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

If you are interested in the role, please submit your application through our Company Careers Page.