Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager / Senior Business Development Manager

£45,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (OTE £75,000+) + Excellent Benefits Hybrid (2 days in Central London office, 3 days remote)

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning business intelligence and media platform serving the startup and investment ecosystem. Backed by a major player in the media industry, they deliver high-impact, subscription-based news, data, and insights to a global audience. Their team of expert journalists and analysts produce must-read content for corporates, investors, and advisors active in the innovation economy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a scale-up business with a proven product, excellent leadership, and a clear path for growth.

What’s in It for You

• Basic salary of £45,000

• Uncapped commission - realistic OTE of £75,000+

• 28 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Hybrid working - 3 days remote / 2 days in the London office

• £1,000 annual personal development budget

• Company pension scheme

• Monthly team socials and regular incentives

• A high-growth environment with clear career progression opportunities

The Role: Business Development Manager / Senior BDM

As a key member of the Business Intelligence Sales team, you’ll be responsible for driving new business across the UK and EMEA. Your clients will include Investment Banks, Private Equity firms, Corporates, Law Firms, and Consulting & Advisory firms.

This is a full 360° sales role with ownership from prospecting through to close. You’ll be selling high-value subscriptions and data licences to senior decision-makers and building long-term client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify and close new business opportunities across target markets

• Sell premium subscriptions and enterprise data licences to senior-level stakeholders

• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation and onboarding

• Build strong client relationships and develop account expansion opportunities

• Attend industry events and client meetings (some European travel required)

• Consistently meet and exceed monthly revenue targets

About You

We’re looking for a confident, self-motivated, and results-driven salesperson with a background in B2B subscription sales or business information sales.

You’ll ideally have:

• 2-3+ years of success in business development or subscription sales (ideally media, BI, or SaaS)

• Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Experience selling to financial or professional services clients (e.g. PE, law, advisory, consulting)

• A track record of closing multi-user license or enterprise-level deals

• Highly organised, commercially savvy, and resilient

• Ambitious and passionate about career growth

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step in your sales career?

Please get in touch and send over your CV.

ABR Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We specialise in placing candidates into permanent positions across Media, Technology / SaaS, Market Research, Events, and Business Intelligence.