Business Development Manager, Future Elevate

Future Publishing is an international multimedia company that has over 200 brands that span magazines, newsletters, websites, and events in fields such as video games, technology, films, music, photography, home, and knowledge.

Future also operates Future Elevate, which is the distribution of a proprietary turnkey monetization solution that supports online Publishers in their monetization efforts. 

We are seeking a dynamic and result-driven Business Developer to join our growing team. As a Business Developer, you will be responsible for identifying global new business opportunities, forging strong partnerships, and expanding our company's market presence. Your role will involve conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and developing strategic plans to drive business growth. 

What you'll be doing… 

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, including market analysis, competitor research, and customer needs assessment, with a primary focus on the UK and US markets. 
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships and collaborations. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of business development initiatives. 
• Prepare and present compelling business proposals and pitch decks to with potential clients 
• Negotiate contracts, agreements, and terms with potential clients
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts to anticipate opportunities and challenges. 
• Attend networking events, conferences, and trade shows to expand the company's network and visibility. 
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and market analysis to optimize business strategies. 

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve… 

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or a related field
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities with a focus on long term customer satisfaction
• Solid understanding of market trends, customer needs, and industry dynamics. Knowledgeable about online content monetization and the ad tech ecosystem. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Data-driven mindset and the ability to analyze data for proposals and negotiation 
• Strong drive and hands-on mindset; ability to own issues and see them through resolution in an extremely fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you… 

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff.  We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed into one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience.

Additional benefits include health Insurance; ranging from medical to dental and even vision care,

401k match and monthly munchies, bagel Fridays, fresh fruit & snacks and coffee and tea on tap. 

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal job family level C5

Please note, the salary range for this position is $69,000-$100,000

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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