New Business Development Manager, London

London Cardiff Manchester Birmingham South East Australia Full-time UK Market

The Role

R4 is a media trading, planning and activation business built on commercial discipline.We do not sell media.We do not buy media.We trade it.A Media Trader at R4 is a revenue owner. This role exists to originate, structure and close new business using our Trade → Plan → Activate operating model.You will build your own pipeline, take briefs directly from clients, shape commercial solutions with our Planning team, and close deals that generate real revenue. When revenue lands, you get paid.This is not an account management role.This is not a lead-passing sales job.This is not a comfort hire.It is a role for people who want control over their income, who understand margin, value and negotiation, and who are motivated by uncapped earnings tied directly to performance.R4 provides the platform, planning firepower and activation capability.You provide the hunger, discipline and close.

What We're Looking For

This role is for commercially sharp operators. We expect:

Proven experience in sales, trading or new business within media, advertising or adjacent commercial environments

Confidence owning the full sales cycle: prospecting, qualification, pitching and closing

Strong commercial judgement — you understand value, not just price

Discipline in pipeline management and CRM usage (HubSpot is mandatory)

Comfort being measured on revenue delivered, not activity logged

Ability to work within trading governance, pricing approval and commercial controls

Pace, resilience and consistency under performance pressure

You must be:

Motivated by money and progression

Comfortable with accountability

Prepared to operate in a high-standard, performance-led environment

If you need reassurance, guardrails or constant direction, this is not the role

Revenue Target

Per Month

Per Year

Same target across all options. The difference is how you're paid, not what's expected.

Choose Your Commission Structure

You decide how you want to earn. Pick the structure that suits your style.

Option A

FoundationOperator

Commission 2%

Accelerator

Month 3 commission doubles when the full quarter target is hit.

Who this is for

Built for disciplined traders who want a strong base while they build momentum fast. Lower risk, clean runway, and the ability to step up once performance is consistent. You value stability — but you still expect to win.

At Target

Monthly base £3,333

Option B

MomentumBuilder

Commission 3.5%

Accelerator

Month 3 commission doubles when the full quarter target is hit.

Who this is for

The commercial middle ground. Enough base to stay focused, enough upside to stay hungry. Designed for traders who expect to hit target and want meaningful earnings growth quickly. You expect to perform — and be rewarded for it.

At Target

Monthly base £2,917

Option C

RevenueHunter

Commission 5%

Accelerator

Month 3 commission doubles when the full quarter target is hit.

Who this is for

Maximum upside. Minimal safety net. Built for traders who back themselves, live in pipeline, and want uncapped earnings tied directly to revenue landed. You don't need protection. You want leverage.

At Target

Monthly base £2,500

What You Get

This is a revenue-owning role. When you win, you are paid — clearly, directly and without friction.

Uncapped commission, paid on revenue landed

Choice of commission structure (base vs upside) — you control your risk and reward

Clear monthly revenue target (£62,500), no moving goalposts

Quarterly accelerators — hit all three months and Month 3 commission doubles

Direct access to Planning and Activation teams, so deals move fast and close properly

Full commercial ownership of your pipeline, clients and revenue

Transparent earnings visibility — you always know what you're earning and why

Defined promotion path:

Progression based on revenue delivery, not tenure, politics or noise

Autonomy and trust once you prove performance

Defined Promotion Path

25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays

Your birthday off

Private healthcare, available after successful completion of probation

Company pension scheme, with employer contribution

Company laptop and full working setup provided

Training and development support, focused on commercial performance

Modern office environments (London, Manchester, Birmingham, South East)

Flexible working where it supports performance

Regular team and company events

Wellbeing support, including mental health awareness initiatives

Optional / Performance-Led Upside:

These are earned, not promised.

Enhanced commission rates as targets increase

Additional holiday allowance

Equity or long-term incentive potential

International market exposure as R4 scales across the UK and US

Leadership and team-build responsibility for consistent top performers

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