TL;DR

Business Development Manager: Driving sales across a portfolio of national radio brands including talkSPORT, Times Radio, and Virgin Radio UK with an accent on agency relationship management, multi-platform media sales, and revenue growth. Focus on developing creative sales solutions, forecasting revenue, and collaborating across departments to maximize commercial success.

Location: Hybrid with minimum three days per week in office in the UK

Company

%hirify_global% is part of News UK, a leading media business in the UK and Ireland with a portfolio of national and local radio, digital, and print brands.

What you will do

Manage a portfolio of agencies and clients to maximize revenue across News Broadcasting brands.
Sell airtime, podcasts, digital, social, sponsorship, and promotions across multiple radio stations.
Develop and implement effective sales strategies aligned with station objectives and pricing parameters.
Forecast revenue accurately and communicate results to the business.
Collaborate with Activation, Editorial, and Finance teams to optimize business delivery and minimize bad debt.
Adhere to equal opportunities and HR policies within the team.

Requirements

Location: Must be able to work hybrid with minimum three days per week in office in the UK
Good knowledge of media, agency, and client processes.
Sales experience in a media owner environment across display and creative solutions.
Determined, resilient, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Proven track record of building and nurturing agency relationships.
English: B2 level or higher required

Culture & Benefits

Hybrid working policy with vibrant office environment.
Generous maternity and paternity leave.
Wide range of training including LinkedIn Learning access.
Private medical insurance and wellbeing benefits.
Discounts on gym memberships, books, and exclusive events.
Generous pension scheme and paid holidays including volunteering days.