Business Development Manager

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