Business Development Manager – Digital Marketing Solutions
Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel to head office)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + OTE £65,000+
- PE-backed, high-growth international business
- Consultative, multi-channel digital sales role
- Clear progression into senior/leadership positions
This is an opportunity to join a well-established but fast-scaling digital media and marketing business operating within the global life sciences sector. With over 25 years of history, a 500,000+ strong international audience, and recent private equity investment, the company is entering a significant growth phase and expanding its commercial team.
The Company
Founded in the late 1990s, the business has built a leading global platform that connects scientists and technical professionals with commercial organisations through high-value digital marketing solutions.
With c.60 employees and a strong international footprint (particularly across the US and Europe), they deliver multi-channel campaigns including webinars, video, content syndication, and targeted digital outreach.
Backed by private equity since 2021, they are now focused on scaling revenue and building a best-in-class commercial function.
The Role
This is a new business-focused Business Development role, selling consultative digital marketing solutions to international clients.
- 80% new business / 20% account development
- Full sales cycle ownership: discovery → solution design → close
- Typical deal sizes from £25k to £100k+
- Global client base (c.60% US, 30% Europe)
- Multi-channel, solution-based sales approach
- Supported by an internal delivery/CX team
This is a highly autonomous role where you’ll be trusted to manage your own pipeline and strategy.
The Candidate
We are looking for ambitious, structured sales professionals who can operate in a consultative, value-led environment.
- 4+ years B2B sales experience (digital marketing, SaaS, media or services preferred)
- Strong new business track record
- Formal sales training highly desirable
- Comfortable working autonomously in a remote environment
- Confident challenging clients and building credibility
- Process-driven with a consultative approach
The Package
- £40,000 – £45,000 base salary
- OTE £65,000+ (uncapped, quarterly paid)
- Pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday
- Remote-first with occasional office collaboration
- Clear progression into senior and leadership roles
Desired Skills and Experience
Sales, Business Development, New Business Development, B2B, Pharma, Lifesciences, Media Publishing
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