Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Application Deadline: 13 August 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Reporting To: Samantha Linfoot Compensation: £35,000 / year

About the role

BUSINESSiQ is growing, and this is a new position created because the commercial opportunity is there. You'll own the commercial output of BUSINESSiQ across the magazine, the Impact campaign, and the Awards. One brand. Full ownership. No split priorities.

If you win new business by building real relationships, knowing your market, and staying in front of the right people, this is worth your time.

You'll be the dedicated commercial voice for BUSINESSiQ, working closely with the Business and Commercial Editor across all revenue activity. That means identifying opportunities, opening doors, and converting relationships into long-term partnerships with senior decision-makers across the North East.

You'll be out on patch regularly. Meetings, events, networking. This isn't a desk role dressed up as field sales.

In year one, success looks like building a structured pipeline from the ground up, winning anchor partnerships, and establishing yourself as the go-to commercial contact for the North East business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business across the North East, targeting senior decision-makers in the B2B market
• Take full ownership of BUSINESSiQ's commercial portfolio: magazine, Impact campaign, and Awards
• Build and manage a pipeline, converting leads into long-term commercial relationships
• Create tailored solutions for clients, consultatively, not off a rate card
• Represent BUSINESSiQ at events and in the market as the face of the brand commercially
• Work closely with editorial to keep commercial activity aligned with the brand's direction

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A proven B2B sales track record, ideally in media, publishing, or a commercial environment
• A genuine new business hunter who creates opportunities rather than waiting for them
• Existing connections in the North East business community are a real advantage
• Confident with senior stakeholders and able to hold a commercial conversation at that level
• Self-directed, managing your own time across office, home, and field days
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, eye care, and retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

Equal Opportunities

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.