Job Title: Business Development Executive

Function: Publishing

Department: Advertising

Reporting to: Head of Agency and Key Client sales

Location: Dublin

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and confident individual who can work with various teams across multiple projects adding energy, innovation and a different perspective on creative ideation and marketing/advertising planning. An ability to thrive in a sales environment and add value to the overall team structure is needed, but we need individuals who can bring themselves to this role, making it their own and growing with the team. We need people who look at a problem, immediately relish the challenge and roll up their sleeves.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyse potential target clients to build a pipeline of opportunities.

• Collaborate with the team to identify, target, and close new clients and pitches.

• Partner with the creative team to develop innovative, tailored proposals and presentations.

• Conduct brainstorming sessions for potential client pitches.

• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to meet prospective clients and   expand reach.

• Leverage research and insights to better understand target clients' needs.

• Prospect potential clients within the advertising media industry, including agencies, brands, and relevant stakeholders.

• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to address their business needs and objectives.

• Drive the full sales cycle, from lead generation through contract negotiation and closure.

• Monitor industry trends, competition, and emerging technologies to identify new business development opportunities.

• Work closely with marketing to develop targeted campaigns and promotional materials that support sales efforts.

• Track and report on sales metrics, pipeline activity, and progress toward revenue targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS degree preferred in Marketing, Business, or equivalent

• One year’s experience in a sales environment preferred

Skills/Attributes

• Organisational skills

• Microsoft Office, PP, and Excel skills

• Ability to think creatively and strategically

• Organisational skills

• Time management skills

• Active listening skills

• Creative and analytical thinking

• Self-motivation

• Resilience

• Strong attention to detail

• Interest in media and advertising

• Ability to consistently achieve targets

What We Offer

At Mediahuis we are proud of our incredibly talented, smart, curious and uniquely creative people, and want to make your journey with us as rewarding as possible. Mediahuis offers exciting career opportunities and a range of benefits to support you professionally and personally. Some of these benefits are captured under Huis Harmony, our framework of physical, emotional, social, financial and intellectual wellbeing supports, and include:

• An attractive remuneration package

• Pension

• TaxSaver Benefits

• Educational supports

• An actively managed career development plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Family and family leave supports

• Digital gym classes

• Numerous staff discounts

• Social events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mediahuis Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from  individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.