Business Development Associate – Entry-Level Route to Event Management

Business Show Media Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Bristol is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to kickstart their career. This entry-level role involves lead generation and relationship building, with full training provided. Ideal for graduates or career changers, this position offers opportunities for rapid progression into event management or senior roles, along with a competitive salary and uncapped commission.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Full sales and commercial training

Opportunities for international travel

Supportive team environment

Regular team socials and incentives

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; ideal for graduates or career changers.
• Must be based in or near Bristol and able to work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify high-potential exhibitors and sponsors.
• Reach out to leads via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify prospects and generate interest in global events.
• Book meetings and hand over leads to the senior sales team.
• Support wider sales and marketing campaigns.
• Gain exposure to event operations and project planning.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Curiosity

Job description

Business Development Associate – Entry Level Route to Event Management

Location: Bristol (Office-based)
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 base + uncapped commission
OTE Year 1: £45,000 – £55,000
Top Performers: £60,000 – £80,000+
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Business Show Media is behind some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions — connecting entrepreneurs and SMEs with the people, ideas, and platforms they need to scale.

With events in London, Las Vegas, Sydney, Singapore, and Miami, we’re expanding globally and developing the next generation of event leaders. We\'re now hiring driven, ambitious individuals ready to grow into future event managers, project coordinators, and commercial leaders.

Build Your Future in Events

This is a structured entry point into the world of international events — perfect for graduates, career changers, or early-career professionals.

You’ll start by learning how to build world-class exhibitions from the ground up through business development. As you grow, you’ll have the chance to move into event management, coordination, or senior sales roles depending on your strengths and interests.

Full training is provided from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be an essential part of the team helping to grow our flagship events, starting with lead generation and relationship building.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and identifying high-potential exhibitors and sponsors
• Reaching out to leads via phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Qualifying prospects and generating interest in our global events
• Booking meetings and handing over leads to the senior sales team
• Supporting wider sales and marketing campaigns
• Gaining exposure to event operations, project planning, and commercial strategy
• Progressing into event management or coordination roles over time

Who We’re Looking For

We don’t hire based on experience — we hire based on potential. This role is ideal for anyone looking to enter the events industry and grow into a long-term career.

You are:

• Curious, proactive, and organised
• Confident communicating over the phone and in writing
• Excited by entrepreneurship, business, and global events
• Resilient and motivated in a target-driven environment
• Based in or near Bristol and available to work from our office full-time

What You’ll Get

• £25,000 – £28,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission with Year 1 OTE of £45,000 – £55,000
• Top performers earning £60,000 – £80,000+
• Full sales, commercial, and events training
• Rapid progression into event management or senior commercial roles
• Opportunities for international travel to major global events
• Supportive, energetic team environment
• Regular team socials, incentives, and performance rewards

How to Apply

If you\'re based in Bristol and want to start a meaningful career in business development with a pathway into event management, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of building the future of global business events.