Business Development Executive

We are looking for a permanent Business Development Executive to join our Partnerships team at our office in Manchester. 

This is an ideal position for someone with a talent for client servicing and exposure to the partnership’s world, who is looking for their next step with a clear development path and training plan.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be creating and selling multi-platform partnership ideas. Working closely across our e-commerce and affiliate business, you will be responding to briefs by pitching and presenting creative campaigns. The aim of which will be to maximise revenue across Bauer Brands and Platforms. You will be using and developing a combination of sales and marketing expertise, analytical skills, and relationship-building capabilities.

Our Team

You will be joining our growing partnerships division across our portfolio of e-commerce consumer brands including our voucher shop Planet Offers, our competitions site Win Happy and of course on-air and online across our market leading audio brands.

This a Hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and our office in Manchester. 

What you’ll be doing

• Identify new clients with a target and revenue driven approach.
• Develop proposals to address clients’ goals and creating opportunities.
• Plan media spending strategies to increase client brand awareness and drive sales goals.
• Manage relationships with existing affiliate and direct clients.
• Look for new and exciting partnership ideas and concepts.
• Analyse partnerships performance, track KPIs, and create regular reports.
• Create strong returning campaigns for clients and consumers.
• Ensure our partnerships follow legal and brand guidelines. 
• Keep up to date with industry trends, competitors, and affiliate marketing best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in similar or a commercial-focused and creative environment.
• Experience building and maintaining strong partnerships.
• A proven track record in successfully driving partnership revenues.
• A sound knowledge of radio and the commercial opportunity it offers.
• An understanding of Affiliate Marketing is preferable but not essential.

Expiry Date: 5th June 2025

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.