Business Development Manager - Manchester
Business Development Manager - Manchester
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We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.
Who are we?
We’re Reach, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic media brands – think the Mirror, Daily Express, OK!, as well as regional titles like the Birmingham Post, Liverpool Echo, and Manchester Evening News. With a readership of 47 million people each month, we’re the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we’re more than just our brands – we’re a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to grow. We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, making it easier for you to thrive both in and outside of work.
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing:
We’re offering the right candidate a basic salary of up to £40,000, with OTE of up to £57k + Car Allowance.
Are you ready to kickstart an exciting career in Media and Advertising Sales with the UK’s Largest Publisher?
We’re looking for passionate and experienced sales professionals ready for a new adventure. This is a regional role, and we’d love for you to be based in Devon, Somerset, or Cornwall. You’ll play an integral role in your local community, selling digital advertising solutions that make a real impact for businesses.
With our outstanding training programme, you’ll become an expert in digital advertising, helping local businesses achieve a healthy ROI with tailored advertising campaigns. From day one, you’ll benefit from:
* A structured 3-month KPI and revenue plan, including warm leads and customers to get you started—with the potential to earn a £1,200 monthly bonus.
* A group environment (both virtual and in-person), where you can network and collaborate with others on the same journey.
* Regular leadership check-ins to track your development, celebrate your successes, and set you up for long-term career growth.
* A clear career pathway, offering full transparency in pay, based on your skills, competency, and performance.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
This is a fast-paced, new business sales role, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves building relationships.
You’ll have the confidence and personality to present digital advertising solutions both in person and via video calls, ensuring your clients get the best possible results. A creative and commercial mindset will be key—you’ll always keep the customer’s ROI at the heart of everything you do.
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Sales-savvy – You love all things digital and have experience in new business sales.
* Self-motivated and driven – You’re always on the lookout for new opportunities and take pride in winning and retaining clients.
* A strategic thinker – You understand advertising campaign planning and how to deliver effective, creative solutions.
* A strong communicator – Whether it’s pitching to clients, presenting reports, or building long-term relationships, your interpersonal skills will set you apart.
If you’re looking for an exciting, rewarding sales role in digital advertising, with great earning potential and career progression, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional Information
What can we offer you?
We’re offering the right candidate a basic salary of up to £40,000, with OTE of up to £57k + Car Allowance and a range of fantastic benefits to help support you both personally and professionally. These include:
* Help saving for your retirement - you can join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
* 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
* Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
* Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest
* Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
* Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes. Your career at Reach will continue to grow as you progress through our clear career pathway, with salary bandings that reflect your development:
Account Manager – £28K to £32K
Senior Account Manager – £32K to £35K
Key Account Director – £35K to £40K
Senior Key Account Director – £40K to £45K
Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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