Job title
Business development manager
About SoGlos
Tell me more about the company?
SoGlos is on a mission to celebrate Gloucestershire as an incredible place to live, work and visit.
Launched 18 years ago, the iconic media brand not only plays a vital role in the county’s success, it’s also striving to revolutionise UK regional media — regularly winning national accolades in recognition of its work as an innovative industry pioneer.
An engaging and influential platform for readers, an established and trusted marketing platform for partners, and a supportive and vibrant workplace for our passionate team of creative professionals, this is a unique opportunity to join an innovative company in the heart of Gloucestershire.
About the role
What key responsibilities does this job involve?
- Drive sales by researching, targeting and winning high value new business
- Undertake telephone, Teams and in-person meetings with potential clients
- Create compelling advertising campaign proposals
- Confidently present creative solutions to decision makers
- Introduce partners to a wider range of marketing services
- Effectively manage a busy calendar of sales activity
- Build long-term relationships across both business and lifestyle sectors
- Contribute to wider business projects as part of a small team
About you
Who would be perfect for the role?
- Proven B2B sales experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Confidence in telephone and face-to-face sales, influencing decision makers and overcoming objections
- Results-driven mindset, motivated by KPIs and data
- Proactive self-starter able to prioritise activity and manage meetings
- Problem solver, remaining calm under pressure and finding solutions to challenges
- Strong IT skills including CRMs (including HubSpot), social media platforms and Office 365
- Experience in a sales role is essential, a proven track record in the media, marketing, recruitment, IT, estate agency or professional services sector would be advantageous
- Good working knowledge of the Gloucestershire business landscape and a strong local network of contacts would also be advantageous
Benefits and salary
What is the package?
- An inspiring town centre work environment within the SoGlos zone at Studio 19, SLG's award-winning offices, within The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham
- The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking team passionate about celebrating Gloucestershire
- Staff discounts at numerous The Brewery Quarter venues such as Brewdog, Cosy Club, Flight Club and The Botanist
- Flexible daily working hours
- Hybrid office / home working options
- Ongoing in-house training; monthly personal reviews; annual appraisals and salary reviews
- An additional day’s holiday for every year with the company, up to five days
- #SoGlosSocial team get-togethers
- Competitive starting salary plus commission, with OTE of around £60,000 per annum, uncapped
To apply
The closing date for applications is Friday 30 May 2025.
Email SoGlos’s office manager, Tracey Gamble, at tracey@sopublishing.com with your CV and a covering note about why you’re the perfect person for the role.
Please note, SoGlos will not be using recruitment agencies to fill this role, but does welcome applications from exceptional recruitment consultants interested in changing sectors.
See also: Business development executive at SoGlos.
