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 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