Business Development Manager

Location: Knutsford

 

Texere Publishing produces magazines and digital marketing solutions for the life science and medical industries. We are one of the fastest-growing scientific publishers and are enjoying rapid year-on-year growth.

 

We are looking for an experienced media salesperson to join our company in the role of Business Development Manager for The Medicine Maker. Reporting directly to the Publisher, you will work closely to maximise opportunities and increase the reputation of this established brand.

 

You will take a consultative approach, build branding and solutions for our clients that meet their current and long terms needs. Our sales team is supported by commercially aware editorial, marketing, production and design teams who are responsible for delivering leading edge and exceptional solutions.

 

As a BDM you will focus on bringing in new business as well as managing our loyal and committed client relationships delivering a range of solutions from our product and services portfolio.

 

We will invest in you, providing a comprehensive development plan, on the job training and support from an experienced media team.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

 

• Identify new clients and work with them to create targeted marketing campaigns
• Create meaningful, long term relationships with existing clients and work consultatively to support their marketing initiatives  
• Work to achieve predefined monthly and annual targets
• Create and accurately maintain the sales pipeline in the CRM
• Focus on forward planning and be able to manage your time
• Willingness to identify and attend regular client meetings (nationally and internationally) in order to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Attend industry events to meet and network with your clients (national and international)
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure the smooth running of your client portfolio

 

Key Experience and Requirements

 

We are looking for a candidate willing to put each customer at the heart of everything they do by demonstrating a genuine interest in their business, needs and aspirations.

 

• Media sales experience for example local/national press, consumer, digital, B2B etc.

• Exceptional and consistent track record in sales

• Strong communication skills, with a natural flair for conversation

• A professional manner both on the telephone and face to face

• A passion for sales, attention to detail, and customer service

• The ability to work to targets

• Effective time management

• Ability to work independently without supervision

• An openness to feedback and confidence working with others

• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM, Google G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office

• Good standard of education is essential (degree level desirable but not essential).

 

What We Offer

 

• Competitive salary - details available upon application
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunity to work from home (up to 3 days per week) after a qualifying period
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Referral bonus
• A welcoming company culture which is invested in your personal development
• Beautiful location (lunchtime croquet!)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite events - Easter egg hunts, BBQs, free ice cream, the works (once we are back in the office)
• Regular company pizza parties (once back in the office)

 

Essential Requirements

 

• Office based - Knutsford, Cheshire.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally - Europe and North America as required
• Full UK driving license

 

This job description is intended as a general guide to the scope of the post and may change in line with the needs of the service or at the request of the line manager.

 

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Think you fit the bill?  Send your CV and cover letter to HR@texerepublishing.com, and tell us why you think you’re the right person for the job!