Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
My client, one of UK and Europe’s leading provider of Political Information and communication is currently seeking a stand out sales person to join one of the most respected portfolios as a Business Development Manager. This central London based role is paying a flexible starting salary of £30,000 – £36,000 + uncapped commission (+£12,000 OTE), and offers the opportunity to be part of the leading publishers of political information, and provider of politically focused data, events, and training.

The ideal candidate will be hungry, driven, ambitious and a self- motivated sales person, with an interest in current affairs and confidence engaging with and selling to senior level individuals across a broad range of industry sectors. Any interest or background in politics, government, or current affairs is a benefit but not essential. This role offers outstanding earning and growth potential, autonomy, exposure to a fascinating world and can offer a great deal more for the right candidate who truly wants to build a career and be a success with this highly respected and valued media source.

The Business Development Manager will
– Develop warm/ cold leads and secure repeat business from a strong client base selling a broad portfolio including print and digital advertising and events. Your products will be targeting those involved with Politics, Government, and Current Affairs.
– Approach new and existing clients across the UK and Europe to increase your sales pipeline with reference to features and editorial content from weekly and monthly media products.
– Build rapport and develop relationships with decision makers ranging from SME clients to Blue Chip companies, across multiple industry sectors, key political figures, and C Level decision makers
– Adhere to individual and team targets with the aim to exceed a goals arranged by your manager
– Grow your commercial knowledge of the political sector, individual products, and world which your clients inhabit
– Meet with your client base on regular occasions, selling the business as a whole and generating leads for other areas of the business
– Work with you colleagues to drive product performance and to exceed team targets.
– Contribute new ideas to help reach prospective clients or create bespoke solutions for individual business needs

The Business Development Manager will have;
– Solid experience in a telephone or face to face sales position, ideally within a sector like Media, Communications, Politics, Business Information / Intelligence, Market Research, Data
– Experience in Business to Business environment is preferable
– A University degree level education or of graduate calibre
– Hunger, drive, ambition, and a competitive nature – my client is a highly respected company and needs people who have respect for their values and the opportunity they are offering.
– Confidence, clarity, and a consultative approach when speaking and selling over the telephone
– Ability to build rapport with senior level individuals. Someone who clearly enjoys engaging with these types of people
– A background or interest in Politics, Current Affairs, News, or the world around them would be a huge benefit
– A strong work ethic and who is not afraid to put the work in to achieve serious results!
– An entrepreneurial attitude and willing to pitch in with innovative ideas
– Passion and Enthusiasm is essential!
– Experience of working in a target driven environment
– A team player attitude
– Comfortable working autonomously and organising your own sales activity
– Excellent Organisational Skills

Not only will this opportunity offer you a career within a highly respected media organisation but significant earning potential and a superb work environment.

If you feel you are the person that we are looking for please apply with your CV to the Business Development Manager position or call to find out more details.
This vacancy is being handled by Randstad Sales. Randstad Sales is the specialist business line for sales recruitment within Randstad, the world’s second largest recruitment company. Randstad acts as an employment business and employment agency and is registered in England and Wales as Randstad Employment Bureau Ltd, registered no 02389033. Registered office address First Floor, Randstad Court, Laporte Way, Luton, Beds, LU4 8SB.