Business Development Lead – Events & Corporate Growth

Collins King; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins King in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across corporate, agency and events markets. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, develop a strong sales pipeline and create new revenue streams in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.

You will generate opportunities, exploit LinkedIn and market intelligence, and attend industry events to maximise commercial success. Experience in events/hospitality or MICE is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a business development, sales or account acquisition role.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Commercially focused with a track record of generating new business.
• Confident engaging with senior decision-makers and developing strategic relationships.
• Experienced using CRM systems, digital prospecting tools and sales technology.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and driven by results.
• Experience within events, hospitality, venues or MICE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through targeted prospecting and networking.
• Develop relationships with corporate clients, agencies, associations and event organisers.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-value prospects and qualified opportunities.
• Identify new sectors, markets and accounts to support revenue growth.
• Leverage CRM systems, LinkedIn and market intelligence to identify and engage prospects.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to convert opportunities and maximise commercial success.
• Provide market insight and competitor intelligence to support business growth.

Skills

Proven sales track record

Relationship-building

Networking

CRM systems

LinkedIn prospecting

Account acquisition

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn

Job description

Collins King in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across corporate, agency and events markets. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, develop a strong sales pipeline and create new revenue streams in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.

You will generate opportunities, exploit LinkedIn and market intelligence, and attend industry events to maximise commercial success. Experience in events/hospitality or MICE is advantageous.