Digital Business Development Manager

The Role

Based at our Canary Wharf offices (with a view to an office move in April 2020 to W2), you will be joining the company at a key stage and will be expected to bring with you a mature and professional approach to driving commercial revenues towards our digital platform with other elements of print, sponsorship, event and database intelligence sales from an established set of categories wishing to target London’s HNW residents & overseas visitors.

You will also be tasked with growing revenues from select luxury lifestyle categories including fashion, accessories, watches & jewellery, interiors, food & drink, finance and travel. This position requires someone with a strong ‘hunter’ mentality & you will need to demonstrate experience in searching for/delivering significant commercial wins but also possess well-honed interpersonal skills/a proven track record of successfully developing profitable & sustainable client relationships over time. Integrity, professionalism, reliability and very strong organisational skills.

This role involves being passionate about all things Luxury and being able to commercialise a series of integrated opportunities across a broad spectrum of media. You will be working alongside exceptionally talented editorial and design teams plus also involved in promoting a visionary database profiling product called Address Intelligence www.addintel.co.uk and using this to leverage high-value deals with your prospects. You will thrive by being part of a highly-effective commercial team working within an exciting and diverse marketplace.

We also have a number of OOH Sponsorship opportunities including the Summer Screens in Canary Wharf and The Grandstand Bar – all have associated sponsorship opportunities that require commercial focus.

About You

 2+ years’ experience of new business development within publishing, digital sales or luxury industries Self-starter, motivated and able to work independently Highly driven to succeed ,competitive, assertive and unhappy unless you’re regularly at the top Intuitive understanding of deal structures that will secure the business/create repeat custom Excellent written and oral communication skills -computer (MS Office, Excel, Google Drive) capability Hugely organised, efficient, able to work to tight deadlines and deliver quality results Experience in effective negotiations

 Proven track record of regular revenue achievement A clear sense of urgency and ability to close deals monthly Active listener who takes the time to understand the client’s business Exceptionally professional and results-focused, able to present complex partnership-type propositions Used to a consultative relationship-driven sales approach Multi-tasker with an engaging and likeable personality. People buy from you because they trust youand believe in what you are recommending. You are highly-presentable and fit our Luxury London marketplace

Compensation package

Competitive salary + BonusesAttendance at regular networking events with editors25 days holidayInclusion in a plethora of Company Social ActivitiesCompany IPad AirWorkplace pension after 3 months

To apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to [email protected].