Business Development Executive - B2B Events

GDS Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GDS Group is seeking a Business Development Executive for B2B events, based in Bristol. This full-time, mid-senior level role involves lead generation, client relationship management, and selling to Event Sponsors. Join a global company known for innovative solutions and generous commission structures.

Benefits

Generous commission structure

Expected year 1 OTE £150K

Global opportunities

Weekly health and wellness classes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Experience selling packages to Event Sponsors.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and generate leads across technical markets.
• Manage relationships with C-level executives.
• Provide domain expertise for long-term engagement.

Skills

New business sales

Cold outreach

Organization

C-level relationship management

Communication

Job description

Business Development Executive - B2B Events

GDS Group City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Business Development Executive - B2B Events

GDS Group City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Job Role: Business Development Executive - B2B Events

Location: Queens Square, Bristol (onsite role)

Who we are:

GDS Group is a global B2B solution provider of insight, content, pipeline growth, production studios and creative services delivered through our virtual platforms and face-to-face experiences.

Founded on our thirty years of expertise, our mission is to be our client’s pipeline partner by bringing business solutions and targeted audiences together within dynamic environments.

As a technology pioneer and marketing services provider, we produce unique immersive experiences and create unparalleled access to industry thought leadership to enable transformation within their organizations.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands, we connect c-suite executives, using real-life, real-time human interactions, to help solve their shared challenges and accelerate projects, so together, we outpace the speed of change.

Advantages:

• Generous commission structure.
• Expected year 1 OTE £150K
• Global opportunities. We are a global company with offices in Miami, NY, Kosovo and Bristol.
• Uncapped earning potential. Structured commission scheme, quarterly and annual financial incentives and prizes.

About You:

• Must have experience selling packages to Event Sponsors and previously worked for a B2B Events specialist.
• Passionate about new business sales/prospecting.
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and priorities responsibilities.
• Experience in cold outreach, LinkedIn and new business prospecting.
• Good organisation and timekeeping.
• Ability to prospect and manage C-level and senior level relationships.
• Articulate communicator with strong phone-based presentation skills.

The Role:

• Research and generate leads across technical markets.
• Provide strong domain and vertical expertise to help develop solutions that promote long-term engagement with GDS Group.
• Working with new and emerging technology providers worldwide.
• Articulate our value proposition to ensure value is understood by our clients.

Why GDS?

• Fantastic development and career opportunities.
• Weekly health and wellness classes.
• 5 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station.
• Winner of Best Digital Event Production Company in 2021
• Winner of Best Networking Product 2022

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

• Industries

  Events Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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