Business Development Manager – Events

About the role

Join a globally recognised media events business as a Business Development Manager focused on events. You will be responsible for expanding partnership revenue by selling bespoke sponsorship opportunities to senior leaders from world‑leading companies.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and engage senior decision‑makers across target organisations.
• Sell partnership and sponsorship packages that align with client objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through negotiation to contract signing.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure seamless delivery of partnership commitments.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and achieve quarterly revenue targets.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in recruitment, media or software.
• University degree.
• Confidence speaking with senior executives and strong research/prospecting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset and positive attitude.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £38,000 – £47,000 per year.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with senior leaders from FTSE 100 companies.
• Dynamic, high‑impact media events environment.