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Executive business development director

Gloucester
SoGlos - Gloucestershire's leading media brand
Business development director
Posted: 8 May
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About SoGlos
SoGlos is on a mission to celebrate Gloucestershire as an incredible place to live, work and visit.

Launched 18 years ago, the iconic media brand not only plays a vital role in the county’s success, it’s also striving to revolutionise UK regional media — regularly winning national accolades in recognition of its work as an innovative industry pioneer.

An engaging and influential platform for readers, an established and trusted marketing platform for partners, and a supportive and vibrant workplace for our passionate team of creative professionals, this is a unique opportunity to join an innovative company in the heart of Gloucestershire.

About the role

Drive sales by researching, targeting and winning new business
Undertake telephone, Teams and in-person meetings with potential clients
Create compelling advertising campaign proposals
Confidently present creative solutions to decision makers
Introduce partners to a wider range of marketing services
Effectively manage a busy calendar of activity
Work closely with and learn from experienced sales team colleagues

About you

A quick learner, with enthusiasm to hit the ground running
Some sales experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
A flair for telephone and face-to-face sales, influencing decision makers and overcoming objections
Results-driven mindset, motivated by KPIs and data
Proactive self-starter able to prioritise activity and manage meetings
Problem solver, remaining calm under pressure and finding solutions to challenges
Strong IT skills including CRMs (including HubSpot), social media platforms and Office 365
Some experience in a sales role in the media, marketing, recruitment, IT, estate agency or professional services sector would be advantageous

Benefits and salary

~ An inspiring town centre work environment within the SoGlos zone at Studio 19, SLG's award-winning offices, within The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham
~ The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking team passionate about celebrating Gloucestershire
~ Staff discounts at numerous The Brewery Quarter venues such as BrewDog, Cosy Club, Flight Club and The Botanist
~ Flexible daily working hours
~ Hybrid office / home working options
~ Ongoing in-house training; monthly personal reviews; annual appraisals and salary reviews
~ An additional day’s holiday for every year with the company, up to five days
~#SoGlosSocial team get-togethers
~ Competitive starting salary plus commission, with OTE of around £40,000 per annum, uncapped


To apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 May 2025.

Email SoGlos’s office manager, Tracey Gamble, at tracey@sopublishing.com with your CV and a covering note about why you’re the perfect person for the role.

Please note, SoGlos will not be using recruitment agencies to fill this role, but does welcome applications from exceptional recruitment consultants interested in changing sectors.

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