SAVVY RECRUITMENT
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Executive⭐
Location: Warrington
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Commission
About the Role
We are a growing, results-driven media business specialising in advertising, content, digital media, and partnership solutions across the building and construction, affordable housing, and wider business sectors. Working with ambitious brands and organisations, we deliver innovative media solutions that increase visibility, generate leads, and support business growth.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executive to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident B2B sales professional who enjoys generating new business, building strong client relationships, and delivering consultative sales solutions.
You'll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, engaging with senior decision-makers, and converting prospects into long-term clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new B2B business opportunities using CRM systems, market intelligence, business data, and AI-powered lead generation tools.
- Proactively generate new business through outbound prospecting, including cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, and other sales activities.
- Present tailored advertising, media, and partnership solutions to senior decision-makers and C-suite executives.
- Build, manage, and maintain a strong sales pipeline from initial contact through to negotiation and successful close.
- Develop long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
- Represent the business professionally in meetings, presentations, networking events, and industry engagements.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless client onboarding process and successful campaign delivery.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and report on sales activity, pipeline performance, and key performance indicators.
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About You
You are an enthusiastic, target-driven sales professional with a passion for developing new business and building lasting commercial relationships.
Essential Skills & Experience✅
- Proven experience in a B2B business development or new business sales role.
- Strong cold calling and prospecting skills with a demonstrable track record of securing meetings and winning new business.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence engaging with directors, senior stakeholders, and C-level decision-makers.
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Comfortable working towards and exceeding sales targets and performance metrics.
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Desirable
- Experience in media, advertising, publishing, marketing, or digital media sales.
- Knowledge of or experience within the construction, affordable housing, or built environment sectors.
- Experience selling consultative or high-value solutions.
- An existing network of B2B contacts or media buyers.
- Experience using CRM systems and sales enablement tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary with an attractive performance-based commission structure.
- The opportunity to work within a respected and growing media business.
- High levels of autonomy and ownership over your sales pipeline.
- A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team environment.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 4:45pm, Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
If you're a motivated sales professional looking to develop your career within a fast-paced media environment where success is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply directly by emailing your CV to besavvy@savvyrecruitment.com 📧
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