Business Development Manager - North West in Manchester

Company Description

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

About this role

As a Business Manager your primary focus will be to drive new customer acquisition in the North West and manage, retain and grow customer revenues through a consultative sales approach. You’ll deliver excellent service for our customers, across all products and platforms. Dealing with some of our highest spending customers on a regional level, you’ll be looking after Reach's largest in terms of revenue and most strategically important accounts. This is a highly client facing role where you will work with customers to find the best way to reach the right audience with the right message to help them reach their goals and achieve their business objectives. You will report directly into the Area Sales Director and work closely with the Brand Partnership Team, Creative, Marketing, Audience Insight, Account Managers and Fulfilment teams.

What you need to succeed

We are looking for an experienced sales person with business development and account management experience gained in the media landscape. Whether your experience is gained from agency or publisher side, we’d love to hear from you! Ideally you will have strong knowledge of Google Search, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Google Analytics and both Direct and Programmatic online display campaigns and metrics, and will have sound knowledge of the marketing landscape in the North West. This role requires individuals who are comfortable working in a targeted and fast paced environment, in a role with a level of autonomy. You will have a valid drivers license and own vehicle, and be able to travel to meet clients face to face on a weekly basis, and travel to our Manchester office once a month.

How we'll look after you

Up to £41,000 DOE + bonus + car allowance. We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!).
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

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.