Sales Director | Life Sciences Media & Intelligence | £90,000 base / £140,000 OTE (uncapped) | London | Hybrid
We’re proud to be working exclusively with a specialist publishing and content intelligence business that sits at the heart of their industry, delivering webinars, roundtables, and data-led intelligence products to some of the world’s leading biotech and pharmaceutical organisations.
An established business with genuine product-market fit, an exceptional editorial reputation, and a client base that reads like a who’s who of global life sciences. What they’re building now is the commercial infrastructure to match.
The opportunity
This is a Director-level hire with real strategic weight. You’ll lead a team of Business Development Managers, own the annual sales plan across verticals, bring structure and rigour to the sales process, and play a central role in launching new products. The expectation is a player-coach, someone who leads from the front.
What we’re looking for
- Significant B2B sales experience within media, publishing, events, or information services
- A proven track record leading commercial teams and building scalable revenue models
- Consultative sales pedigree – experienced developing and closing high-value proposals
- Strong sales methodology and CRM discipline
- The presence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and represent the business externally
The package
- £90,000 base salary / £140,000 OTE – uncapped commission
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week in Central London
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service (up to 30)
- International travel – predominantly Europe and the US
This search is being managed exclusively by Ninety Thousand Hours. For a confidential conversation, please get in touch directly.
Company Description
Ninety Thousand Hours is a specialist search and recruitment consultancy with over 15 years’ expertise in identifying exceptional talent for B2B media, events, business intelligence, and membership organisations. The company was founded by Rob Forsyth and Gemma Butler, who bring decades of experience and insights into B2B media, digital content, publishing, and events. With extensive industry knowledge, Ninety Thousand Hours offers tailored advice and support to clients and candidates. The goal is to connect high-calibre professionals with leading organisations to drive success.
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