Business Development Executive – B2B Events

Media Contacts; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and community business in the UK seeks an ambitious graduate for a sales role in a high-growth technical sector. This position offers the opportunity to sell at global events and work with engineers and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, motivation, and the ability to manage a sales pipeline while traveling internationally. Join a supportive team culture with an OTE of around £55,000.

Benefits

Strong earning potential

International travel

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Evidence of drive and comfort working towards targets.
• Confident communication skills and proactive, resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Sell delegate packages and sponsorship opportunities.
• Build relationships with engineers and industry stakeholders.
• Manage sales pipeline towards revenue targets.
• Travel internationally to attend events.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Graduate or early-career candidate

Job description

Ref: 35481

If you’re an ambitious graduate excited by the idea of selling into a high-growth technical sector, this is a great opportunity to start a commercial career with international exposure, strong earning potential and a supportive, close-knit team.

About the company

Our client is a specialist events and community business focused on advanced engineering, automotive safety and autonomous-driving technologies. Through market-leading conferences, training and industry research, they bring together global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and leading developers to share expertise and keep up with rapid regulatory and technological change. The company is small, innovative and community-driven, offering a sociable environment where everyone has visible impact. The team works flexibly, with just one day per week required in their Horsham office.

Responsibilities include:

• Selling delegate packages and sponsorship opportunities across global technical events

• Building relationships with engineers, technologists and senior industry stakeholders

• Managing your own sales pipeline and working towards clear revenue targets

• Travelling internationally to attend events across the US, Europe and Asia

Requirements include:

• Graduate or early-career candidate keen to build a career in sales

• Evidence of drive, motivation and comfort working towards targets

• Sales experience is a bonus but not essential

• Confident communication skills and a proactive, resilient attitude

Why apply?

You’ll join a niche, fast-moving organisation that delivers globally recognised events in cutting-edge technical fields. Expect international travel, strong earning potential (OTE around £55,000), a friendly team culture and the chance to gain genuine exposure to some of the most innovative companies in engineering and automotive technology.