Business Development Manager
Permanent | 35 hours per week Location: Hybrid / Remote | £40,000 – £42,000 p.a.
Are you a commercially driven relationship‑builder who thrives on creating revenue growth? Do you enjoy developing strategic partnerships, delivering high‑value sponsorships, and shaping commercial products? If so, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive income across advertising, sponsorship, and B2B qualification and training sales. You’ll manage a portfolio of commercial clients, identify new business opportunities, and take ownership of the institute’s jobs board and recruitment advertising services.
This is a client‑facing role suited to someone who is proactive, confident, and motivated by achieving results.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing new commercial partnerships and delivering revenue targets.
- Managing and growing high‑value sponsorship and advertising accounts.
- Building tailored commercial proposals aligned to client needs.
- Leading and expanding the jobs board and recruitment advertising offering.
- Working closely with Marketing and Events to deliver campaigns and sponsorship activations.
- Analysing performance data to identify growth opportunities.
- Representing the organisation at industry events to build brand presence and pipeline.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in sales and account management with revenue responsibility.
- Background in media, publishing, events, recruitment, or professional services.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and closing skills.
- Commercial acumen and a data‑driven approach.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and revenue streams.
- A proactive, resilient, and results‑focused mindset.
Why Join?
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and growing commercial partnerships, working across sponsorship, advertising, and recruitment solutions. This is a varied, strategic role with plenty of scope for innovation, ownership, and professional growth.
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