Radio Business Development Executive - Reading

24th February 2025

We're recruiting in Reading!

Up to £32,000 a year (pro rata) + commission - Part-time (22.5 hours/week) - Permanent

The role of the Business Development Executive is to attract and maintain advertising and sponsorship from the local business community (Reading, Wokingham and surrounding area).

You'll be required to network and cold-call to build relationships in the local area, identify opportunities and present and close the sale, then oversee radio commercial production process.

You'll be comfortable networking with business leaders, as well as cold-calling and building relationships with local small business owners, as well as attending local events to promote B Radio.

This is a flexible role, with 22.5 hours worked per week, which can be spread out across the week as best suits you. There's an opportunity to increase hours over time.

It is a requirement that you live in or close to Reading.

Experience in media sales, through radio, newspaper or online directories would be an advantage, as would an existing network of business contacts. You'll be comfortable working towards set sales targets.

B Radio is a local Ofcom licensed community radio station, operating as a not for profit organisation, with offices in the centre of Reading and a studio at the Reading University Students' Union.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week (flexible)

Salary: £19,200 per year (£32,000 pro rota)

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