Description
Business Development Manager – Radio Sales
Are you an exceptional sales professional with a passion for media? Our client, a leading broadcasting organization known for its award-winning national and local radio and podcast platforms, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across its dynamic radio portfolio.
About the Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role within our client’s national sales team, managing key agency relationships and delivering creative media solutions. You’ll be responsible for selling a diverse range of national radio brands across various revenue streams, including airtime, digital, video on demand (VoD), and partnerships.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage Key Relationships: Oversee a portfolio of agencies and their clients, ensuring professional representation to maximise revenue.
- Drive Sales: Sell our client’s national radio brands by developing creative solutions that align with client objectives.
- Strategic Planning: Formulate and execute effective sales strategies to meet overall group targets.
- Forecasting: Accurately forecast revenue and communicate progress within the team.
- Proactive Business Development: Follow up on every lead through innovative and proactive initiatives.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Activation, Editorial, and Finance teams to optimise business delivery and ensure minimal financial discrepancies.
- Policy Adherence: Implement equal opportunities and HR policies across the team.
What We’re Looking For:
- Media Savvy: Strong knowledge of media, agency, and client processes, with experience in a media-owner environment.
- Sales Expertise: A proven track record in media sales, particularly across both display and creative solutions.
- Resilience & Determination: A determined, resilient mindset with the drive to overcome challenges.
- Relationship Builder: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to nurture relationships across diverse agency disciplines.
Why Join Our Client?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative team at a market-leading broadcasting organization. If you’re ready to take on a role where your sales expertise directly impacts a high-profile media portfolio, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now
Take the next step in your career by applying today to become a key player in our client’s success story.
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.