Event Business Development Manager

TechEx Events Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-moving events company in Bristol is looking for a motivated Business Development Professional to drive exhibition and sponsorship sales. The successful candidate will engage in lead generation, close new business, and manage client accounts. Applicants should have at least one year of sales experience and demonstrate strong outreach and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for international travel along with a vibrant office culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

International travel

Good office culture with frequent staff socials

Qualifications

• Degree educated.
• At least 1 year of sales experience.
• Strong outreach, communication and presentation skills.
• CRM experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in lead generation, outreach, and pitching for new sales.
• Close new business and manage client accounts.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to meet client objectives.
• Build strong relationships at events using a consultative sales approach.

Skills

Lead generation

Outreach

Sales closing

Client management

Communication

Presentation skills

CRM experience

Education

Degree

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated Business Development Professional to take on a promising role as part of a fast-moving, Bristol-based team. The position will be working on a tech conference and exhibition series in London, Europe, and North America.

Responsibilities

• Engaging lead generation, outreach and pitching in order to drive new exhibition and sponsorship sales across a portfolio of exhibitions and conferences.
• Closing new business and leading account management for a positive client experience.
• Work with a cross-functional team to deliver on sold packages, in order to meet client objectives and deliver strong ROI.
• Being face-to-face at events, building strong relationships via a consultative sales approach in order to deliver a strong experience and promoting on-going repeat business.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Degree educated
• At least 1 year of sales experience
• Strong outreach, communication and presentation skills
• CRM experience

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• International Travel
• Good office culture, with frequent staff socials and activities