Senior Business Development Manager

Igbaffiliate; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager. In this role, you will drive revenue by developing key partnerships and optimizing commercial strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in a sales role, preferably in affiliate marketing, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a variety of benefits, including a bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Private Health Care (Bupa)

Travel Insurance

Market Leading Training Programme

Recognition & Reward Scheme

Regular Happy Hour / Team Lunches

Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a sales-oriented role.
• Experience in the Affiliate marketing sector is required.
• Proven ability to close new business opportunities and build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key partnership portfolios.
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Onboard new partnerships and manage the sales funnel.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Strong relationship building

Analytical skills

Sales account management

KPI driven

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - Our Company

At Quantum, we connect global brands with high-intent consumers. We turn intent into action and complexity into clarity. Our Mission is clear, to help smarter, faster buying decisions.

Our vision, to be the world’s most used digital comparison service, delivering value and simplicity to millions. We drive growth through data‑driven affiliate marketing built for performance from day one. Every campaign is measurable, optimised in real time, and designed to scale. With in‑house tech, full‑stack analytics, and a compliance‑first mindset, we give our partners an edge. We drive confident decisions and growth in regulated and high‑growth sectors. We’ve helped ambitious brands grow faster, smarter, and globally.

The Role

We’re looking for a data driven, commercially astute and innovative Senior Business Development Manager with a track record of success in sales account management to join our team.

In this role you will grow existing and identify new partnership opportunities. You will work with the wider Commercial team to drive revenue by taking a hands‑on approach to delivering the commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and proactively manage a portfolio of key partnerships
• Review and negotiate new and existing commercial agreements to drive efficiency and scale
• Use a data first methodology to scale, optimise and maintain innovative market leading campaigns
• Take responsibility for the onboarding of new partnerships
• Manage a diverse pipeline of prospects and prioritise outreach to accelerate sales funnel
• Nurture prospect relationships through regular communications to move opportunities through the sales funnel
• Manage data for new and existing partnerships by ensuring all communications are logged and accurate
• Collaborate with wider team to support the full sales funnel with a thorough understanding of onboarding performance trends
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with performance
• Analyse market trends, competitive positioning, and partner feedback to inform business development strategies
• Attend and represent business at conferences and trade shows
• Work closely with the wider acquisition team to deliver business KPI’s

About You

• Minimum 3 years previous experience
• You are committed to development and are hungry to seek new learning opportunities, receive feedback and self‑reflect
• Experience in the Affiliate marketing sector
• Comprehensive understanding of the digital marketing sales funnels and commercials
• Proven ability in building relationships and a track record of closing new business
• You are structured, organised and systematic with processes, but can also pivot and adapt to changing priorities
• Profit focused and KPI driven
• Highly numerate, analytical and target driven with the proven ability to deliver ROI
• Excellent problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• First class communication and presentation skills
• Confident face to face communicator
• Self driven and obsessive about monitoring and driving performance
• You are proactive and thrive when working as part of a team
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
• Last but not least, you’ll have no ego!

What You’ll Get

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
• Private Health Care (Bupa)
• Travel Insurance
• Market Leading Training Programme
• Recognition & Reward Scheme
• Annual Company Conference (previous destinations Vienna, Bologna, Dubrovnik and Thessaloniki)
• Regular Happy Hour / Team Lunches
• Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks

What’s the next step?

Our hiring process ensures we're recruiting the right people for the role. We ensure that people are as suitable for us as we are for them.

If you like the sound of what we're all about at Quantum and want to join a team where you can make an impact, please apply or contact us at [e-mail].