Business Development Director  |  Media  |  Central London  |  Circa  £100K

Our client who is a leading media agency is seeking a proven new Business Development Director.  We are looking for a sales professional with the desire to take their career to the next level. Our client is consistently securing high quality sales leads through their growing reputation and significant multi-channel marketing campaigns, they now need a high calibre individual who can make the most of these opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years experience of selling both SEO and PPC to blue chip accounts. Experience of selling web development and other digital marketing solutions would be beneficial but not essential.

You must have excellent knowledge of digital marketing and previous experience in a digital marketing business development role is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Head up the sales function covering the South of the UK
• Grow the southern sales force by developing new members of the southern team.
• Assist in the development of the Sales & Marketing strategy.
• Prospect, qualify and close deals.
• Identify and research business opportunities.
• Completion of RFP/Tenders and subsequent presentations.
• Develop presentations and present proposals.
• Manage sales pipeline and accurate sales forecasting.
• Company representation at industry events.
• Maintaining up to date market knowledge of digital/online industry.

Skills required:

• Outstanding presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, written and numerical skills.
• The ability to train and motivate more junior members of the sales team.
• An all round excellent communicator.
• An experienced and hard negotiator.
• The ability to adapt in meetings to seek new opportunities to cross-sell complimentary products.
• In-depth knowledge of search marketing and the future of digital marketing in general.

If you would like to be considered for this role please email a copy of your CV to consultants@humtons.com