Live Recruitment
EVENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Hybrid / Remote (UK-based with regular travel)
£Competitive + Commission + Bonus + Benefits
Hybrid working – UK-based with flexibility!!! Are you looking to join an innovative and fast-growing business transforming the live events industry?
Hybrid / remote working
Competitive salary
Uncapped commission structure
Performance bonus
Benefits package
Excellent career progression
Industry-leading products
Strong company culture
The Company
This innovative and rapidly growing business is transforming the live events, exhibitions and conference sectors through the delivery of cutting-edge sound-reduced modular rooms and meeting pods. Their solutions enable organisers, venues, exhibitors and brands to create premium meeting, conference and activation spaces within busy event environments.
Combining exceptional acoustic performance, sustainability and design flexibility, they work with a broad range of clients across exhibitions, conferences, live events and brand activations. As a result of continued growth and increasing demand, they are now looking to add a talented Event Business Development Manager to their commercial team.
With ambitious expansion plans and a unique product offering, there has never been a better time for An Event Business Development Manager to join the business.
The Role
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an Event Business Development Manager to drive new revenue opportunities and develop strategic relationships across the events, exhibitions, venue and agency sectors.
This is a hands-on commercial role focused on identifying opportunities, generating demand and securing long-term partnerships. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing a strong sales pipeline and converting opportunities into profitable business.
This is a broad role where the Event Business Development Manager will utilise their sales, networking and relationship-building expertise, including:
– Identifying and securing new clients across exhibition organisers, event organisers, venues, agencies and corporate event teams
– Developing and executing targeted business development campaigns
– Generating qualified leads through networking, referrals, outreach and industry events
– Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities
– Developing relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
– Managing strategic accounts and identifying repeat business opportunities
– Preparing proposals, quotations and presentations
– Leading commercial negotiations and contract discussions
– Developing strategic partnerships with organisers, contractors, venue groups and agencies
– Representing the business at exhibitions, conferences and networking events
– Maintaining CRM records, sales forecasts and pipeline reporting
– Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities
The Candidate
Candidates should ideally be working in a similar role as an Event Business Development Manager, Business Development Director, Sales Manager or Commercial Manager within the events, exhibitions, venues, experiential marketing, AV or related sectors.
Applicants must have a proven track record of winning new business, building client relationships and achieving sales targets. Experience selling into event organisers, venues, agencies or exhibition contractors would be highly advantageous.
This is a fast-paced and highly visible commercial role requiring excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills. The successful Event Business Development Manager will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and comfortable travelling regularly to industry events and client meetings.
Most importantly, we are looking for an ambitious and driven Event Business Development Manager who is passionate about growth, innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
In return they offer flexible working, strong earning potential through commission and bonuses, excellent career progression and the opportunity to join an exciting business at a key stage of its growth journey.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy Ref: SP17989
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