Business Development Manager

GES - Global Experience Specialists; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GES - Global Experience Specialists is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in France. The role demands a strategic self-starter passionate about building relationships and closing new business. The candidate will work closely with various departments and have the opportunity to lead significant market expansion.

Prestations

Competitive salary and commission structure

Professional development opportunities

Supportive international team

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development within the events sector.
• Self-starter with a record of closing new business.
• High standards and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Drive market expansion in France and generate new business.
• Lead the first contact with potential clients and tailor solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for client experiences.

Connaissances

B2B Sales Experience

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Excellent Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

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Vacancy Business Development Manager Job Reference Number VN1303 Employment Type Permanent Job Advert

Make Your Mark. Drive Growth. Expand Our Footprint in France.

Are you a bold, ambitious professional with a hunter mindset and a passion for driving new business? Do you thrive on challenge and the opportunity to build a legacy? GES EMEA is seeking a Business Development Manager to champion our expansion in France, helping to grow our presence across the region.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to build something meaningful, take ownership, and play a pivotal role in shaping our future success. If you're hungry for impact and excited about building relationships from the ground up—this is your time to shine.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Market Expansion in France: Identify, engage, and win new business with organisers and partners across the French market, helping GES establish a stronger commercial presence.
• Be a Revenue Hunter: Target high-value opportunities and strategically drive pipeline growth to exceed revenue goals and accelerate our footprint in France.
• Lead the First Contact: Be the face of GES to new prospects, building credibility and rapport while uncovering their needs and tailoring winning solutions.
• Craft Proposals that Win: Produce compelling written proposals and RFP responses that stand out, demonstrating GES’s capabilities and value.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues in Exhibitions, Congress, Marketing, and other key departments to deliver seamless and successful client experiences.
• Own Your Success: You’ll be empowered to take full ownership of your market, your strategy, and your results—with the backing of a strong team behind you.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in business development or B2B sales, ideally within the exhibitions, events, or live experiences sector.
• A self-starter who thrives on challenge, embraces targets, and has a track record of closing new business.
• Fluent in French and English, with the confidence to build relationships and pitch solutions at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing impactful proposals.
• Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and a desire to make things happen.
• A collaborative team player with high standards, attention to detail, and a focus on excellence.
  
  

Why Join GES EMEA?

At GES, we’re on a mission to grow with our customers and shape a sustainable future for the events industry. We’re investing in innovation, people, and purpose—this role is your chance to be part of that evolution in a high-impact region.

What You’ll Get

• A chance to lead market expansion in France with a high level of autonomy.
• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Supportive, international team and a company culture that values bold ideas and taking initiative.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.
  
  

Our Vision & Values

We believe in trust, responsibility, understanding, and excellence in all we do. At GES, we take pride in helping our people and clients thrive—while working towards a more sustainable and successful future for the events industry.

Ready to Build Your Legacy?

If you're a strategic hunter ready to grow our business and expand GES’s impact in France, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start shaping the future with GES EMEA.

Salary Competitive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Events Services

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