Business Development Manager, Commercial Partnerships
Core
Identify and develop new B2B business opportunities in international markets for an independent English-language publication, building long-term relationships with international clients to support journalism.
Role type
Business Development Manager (Commercial Partnerships)
Builds
Advertising, branded content, sponsorship, event, and partnership opportunities
Domain
Media / Publishing / Journalism
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
B2B sales, outbound cold outreach, international client management, commercial negotiation, contract management, CRM tools, English proficiency
Preferred skills
Existing network of international marketing agencies, experience selling to US/UK/Europe clients, familiarity with HubSpot/Notion/Pipedrive/LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Technologies
HubSpot, Notion, Pipedrive, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM tools
Responsibilities
Conduct outbound sales via email, LinkedIn, calls, and networking; present advertising and partnership opportunities; lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing; prepare commercial proposals and agreements; coordinate commercial projects with internal teams; manage client relationships for renewals and upselling; maintain sales pipeline and achieve targets.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC