Business Development Manager

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 with in 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