Business Development Executive

MEDIA CONTACTS; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international events company seeks a Business Development Executive to drive sponsorship sales for tech conferences. This role offers excellent training, hybrid working, and growth opportunities in a dynamic B2B sales environment, ideally suited for graduates with sales experience.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave

Opportunities for international travel

Generous healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Experience or internship in sales desired.
• Interest in technology and B2B sales.
• Outgoing and capable of client outreach.

Responsibilities

• Selling sponsorship opportunities to clients.
• Generating new business via phone and email.
• Meeting monthly sales targets.
• Managing CRM and administrative tasks.

Skills

Confidence on the phone

Strong communication

Research skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Are you commercially driven, confident on the phone, and looking to build a career in B2B sales? A leading international events company is seeking a Business Development Executive to sell sponsorship opportunities across a portfolio of high-growth tech conferences.

In this role, you’ll speak directly with senior decision-makers at innovative global companies, building relationships and helping them engage with their target audiences through tailored sponsorship packages. Ideal for a graduate with some experience in telesales, fundraising, or other phone-based sales roles, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, supportive team and grow your commercial career in the world of B2B events.

Your responsibilities as a Business Development Executive:

• Selling sponsorship opportunities to new and existing clients
• Reaching out via phone and email to generate new business
• Meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets
• Researching prospective clients and managing the CRM/database and admin tasks

About you:

• Has a strong academic background with some experience or an internship in sales
• Is genuinely interested in technology and keen to build a long-term career in B2B sales
• Is outgoing, confident on the phone, and comfortable reaching out to new clients
• Has strong research skills and excellent verbal and written communication

What’s in it for you:

• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• 35 days of annual leave
• Opportunities for international travel
• Hybrid working: 3–4 days remote, 1 day in the office
• Generous healthcare plan and pension scheme