Business Development Associate

Businessshowmedia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibition company in Bristol is seeking an ambitious Business Development Associate to support U.S. market growth. This entry-level role offers competitive salary, full training, and the chance for international relocation. Ideal candidates are motivated, resilient, and ready to work U.S. hours. Enjoy a collaborative office environment and potential to earn significant commission on top of the base salary.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Full sales training and mentoring

Opportunities to work on major U.S. exhibitions

Regular team incentives and social events

Qualifications

• Highly ambitious and eager to build a long-term career.
• Comfortable speaking with professionals and decision-makers.
• Resilient, driven, and goal-oriented.
• Interested in international business and open to relocation.
• Based in or near Bristol and available to work U.S. hours.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify target companies in the U.S. market.
• Contact business owners and decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify leads and generate interest in U.S.-based events.
• Book meetings and hand over sales-ready leads to senior team members.
• Support outbound sales campaigns and market growth strategies.

Skills

Ambition

Confidence

Goal-oriented

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Business Development Associate - USA Market(Entry-Level or Experienced)
Location: Bristol (Office-Based)
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 base + uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE: £50,000 – 60,000
Top Performers: £70,000 – 80,000+
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm – 9:00pm (U.S. market hours)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Relocation Opportunity: U.S. office placement available after 6–12 months

Launch Your Career in International Business

Are you ambitious, driven, and ready to kickstart your career in international sales and events? Join our fast-growing Bristol-based team, working on major B2B exhibitions across the United States.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on commercial experience, with full training provided, clear progression routes, and the potential to relocate to the U.S.

About Us

At Business Show Media, we produce world-renowned exhibitions that connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. As our presence in the U.S. market continues to grow, we're expanding our international sales team in Bristol and investing in the next generation of business development professionals.

The Role

As an International Business Development Associate, you will:

• Research and identify target companies in the U.S. market
• Contact business owners and senior decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Qualify leads and generate interest in our U.S.-based events
• Book meetings and hand over sales-ready leads to senior team members
• Support outbound sales campaigns and market growth strategies
• Progress into senior sales, event management, or U.S.-based roles based on performance

What We’re Looking For

Experience isn’t required - we’re looking for potential. If you’re coachable, confident, and motivated, we’ll teach you everything else.

You should be:

• Highly ambitious and eager to build a long‑term career
• Comfortable speaking with professionals and decision‑makers
• Resilient, driven, and goal‑oriented
• Interested in international business and open to relocation
• Based in or near Bristol and available to work U.S. hours

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary of £25,000 – £28,000
• Uncapped commission structure
• Year 1 OTE of £50,000 – 60,000
• Top performers earning £70,000 – 80,000+
• Full sales training and one‑on‑one mentoring
• Progression into senior sales, events, or relocation to the U.S.
• The chance to work on major U.S. exhibitions in cities like Las Vegas and Miami
• A collaborative, ambitious office environment with regular team incentives and social events

Apply Now

If you're Bristol‑based, ready to grow, and excited about building a career in international sales and events, we want to hear from you. This is more than a job - it’s a springboard to a global career.

Submit your application today to start your journey.