Commercial Development Executive UK Market

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

Job summary

An international events company is seeking a Commercial Development Executive to support its UK market growth from its Bristol office. This entry-level role involves engaging UK-based businesses, offering structured training, and clear career progression opportunities within the business events sector. Successful candidates will be motivated, organized, and confident communicators comfortable working in a target-driven environment. The compensation includes a base salary and uncapped commission, with realistic earnings potential in the first year.

Benefits

Base salary of £25,000 – £27,500

Uncapped commission

Full training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture with incentives

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates or career changers.
• No previous sales or events experience required.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify UK-based exhibitors and sponsors.
• Contact clients via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify leads and build a commercial pipeline.
• Book meetings for senior sales managers.
• Support sales and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Confident communication

Organizational skills

Motivation

Interest in business and events

Comfortable in a target-driven environment

Job description

Commercial Development Executive (Business Events) – UK Market

Location: Bristol (Office-based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 base + uncapped commission
OTE (Year 1): £50,000 – £60,000
Top Performers: £75,000+

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media is an international events company delivering large-scale business exhibitions across London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore. We work with entrepreneurs, SMEs, and established brands to help them grow through world-class events and commercial partnerships.

As our UK events portfolio continues to grow, we are expanding our Bristol-based commercial team to support the domestic market.

About the Role

This is a Commercial Development Executive (Business Events) role focused on the UK market, based full-time in our Bristol office.

You will play a key role in driving the growth of our UK exhibitions by identifying, engaging, and qualifying UK-based businesses and decision-makers. The role offers structured training, clear performance targets, and long-term career progression within the events and commercial sector.

No previous experience in events or sales is required — full training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify suitable UK-based exhibitors, sponsors, and partners

• Contact prospective clients via phone, email, and LinkedIn during UK business hours

• Introduce businesses to our UK exhibitions and commercial opportunities

• Qualify leads and build a structured commercial pipeline

• Book meetings and pass qualified opportunities to senior sales managers

• Support wider UK-focused sales and marketing initiatives

• Gain exposure to business events, sponsorship sales, and commercial strategy

Candidate Requirements

This role is ideal for graduates, career changers, or individuals starting a commercial career.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident communicating by phone and email

• Professional, organised, and motivated

• Interested in business, events, and commercial development

• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

• Based in or near Bristol and able to work 8:30am – 5:30pm in the office

What We Offer

• £25,000 – £27,500 base salary

• Uncapped commission structure

• Realistic Year 1 earnings of £40,000 – £50,000

• Clear performance-based progression opportunities

• Full training and ongoing professional development

• Opportunities to attend UK and international events

• Supportive team culture with regular incentives and socials

Application Process

If you are looking to build a career in commercial development within the business events industry, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now to join Business Show Media and support the continued growth of our UK events portfolio.