Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - 40,000 basic + 20,000 OTE (Uncapped)
Hybrid - WFH and Canary Wharf office 1 day per week

Who are we?

We are 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 are the largest commercial publisher in the UK. But we are more than just our brands; we are a company built on collaboration, imagination, and determination. Our values shape the work we do every day, and we are 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.

ReachWork is a digital advertising business made up of three distinct specialist recruitment advertising brands - (Finance & Accountancy), (Legal), and SecsInTheCity.co.uk (high end PA/Support). Each brand holds a long established and well respected market leading position, which has enabled ReachWork to cultivate a recurring client list of the world's most recognised business names.

What you'll be doing:

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving our commercial success. Your role will focus on sourcing, cultivating, and closing new business; every client you bring on board will be yours to nurture and profit from. Additionally, you'll inherit existing clients, giving you the opportunity to build on and develop those relationships further.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

To thrive in this role, you'll need excellent communication skills whether it's face-to-face, verbal, or written. You'll be confident and engaging, able to build strong rapport with senior executives and colleagues alike. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively will be key in establishing lasting relationships.

You will also have a competitive, resilient attitude, eager to succeed in a challenging yet rewarding environment. This role will push you to grow, and your drive will be crucial in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

Don't worry if you don't have prior experience; we provide full bespoke training to help you succeed. We take pride in our great eye for spotting talent and have a fantastic track record of helping candidates succeed. If you're hired, we are confident you have what it takes, and we'll fully support you in achieving your goals while continuing your professional development.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary of up to 40,000 basic + 20,000 OTE (uncapped, paid monthly) and a range of fantastic benefits to help support you both personally and professionally. These include:

• Help saving for your retirement - 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 of service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity, and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months of employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers, everyone is invited to join our events, programmes, and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

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.