Business Development Manager - Digital Marketing Solutions
Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel to head office)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + OTE £65,000+
* PE-backed, high-growth international business
* Consultative, multi-channel digital sales role
* Clear progression into senior/leadership positions
This is an opportunity to join a well-established but fast-scaling digital media and marketing business operating within the global life sciences sector. With over 25 years of history, a 500,000+ strong international audience, and recent private equity investment, the company is entering a significant growth phase and expanding its commercial team.
The Company
Founded in the late 1990s, the business has built a leading global platform that connects scientists and technical professionals with commercial organisations through high-value digital marketing solutions.
With c.60 employees and a strong international footprint (particularly across the US and Europe), they deliver multi-channel campaigns including webinars, video, content syndication, and targeted digital outreach.
Backed by private equity since 2021, they are now focused on scaling revenue and building a best-in-class commercial function.
The Role
This is a new business-focused Business Development role, selling consultative digital marketing solutions to international clients.
* 80% new business / 20% account development
* Full sales cycle ownership: discovery → solution design → close
* Typical deal sizes from £25k to £100k+
* Global client base (c.60% US, 30% Europe)
* Multi-channel, solution-based sales approach
* Supported by an internal delivery/CX team
This is a highly autonomous role where you'll be trusted to manage your own pipeline and strategy.
The Candidate
We are looking for ambitious, structured sales professionals who can operate in a consultative, value-led environment.
* 4+ years B2B sales experience (digital marketing, SaaS, media or services preferred)
* Strong new business track record
* Formal sales training highly desirable
* Comfortable working autonomously in a remote environment
* Confident challenging clients and building credibility
* Process-driven with a consultative approach
The Package
* £40,000 - £45,000 base salary
* OTE £65,000+ (uncapped, quarterly paid)
* Pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday
* Remote-first with occasional office collaboration
* Clear progression into senior and leadership roles
Desired Skills and Experience
Sales, Business Development, New Business Development, B2B, Pharma, Lifesciences, Media Publishing