Are you a driven, energetic, resilient and highly-motivated senior sales person with 6+ years’ advertising sales experience? Do you enjoy generating new business and the thrill of closing larger deals without the distraction of managing people? If so this could be a great fit for you!
The Company
A successful, dynamic, well-established, independent and fast-growing business to business media company operating in a number of high-growth business sectors. In additiion to market-leading magazines and websites they also organise events that bring together industry leaders from across the globe. It’s a friendly, passionate and innovative environment in great offices in an amazing location in Kent. Because of the geography you’ll need to have your own vehicle (lots of free parking!).
The Role of Business Development Director
You’ll be responsible for identifying and developing strong relationships with new and existing larger clients to generate advertising, sponsorship and delegate revenues across print, digital and events. You’ll be connecting with/building effective client relationships through cold-calling, follow-ups of incoming leads and researching potential revenue opportunities. There is no direct team management experience but you’ll be responsible for inspiring the team with your abilities and demonstrating best practice.
The Candidate for the Business Development Director Role
6+ years proven track record in media sales
Driven, ambitious, tenacious, resilient, money/target-driven
Looking to manage client relationships not sales teams!
Sales hunter, leader and a ‘doer’
Strong written and oral communication skills
Customer-focussed
Excellent problem solver
Able to travel internationally
This could be an immediate start for the right person so if it sounds like you please send your CV to derek@escapehatchmedia.co.uk.