Business Development Manager

WEbook, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event ticketing platform in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business development within the ticketing or entertainment industries, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development or sales in ticketing or entertainment industries.
• Strong knowledge of ticketing platforms and customer preferences.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships and close high-value deals.

Responsibilities

• Originate and generate new business opportunities with prospective clients.
• Design and execute sales strategies and marketing plans.
• Prepare and present reports on sales performance.
• Promote the company and solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Develop understanding of the ticketing industry to identify growth opportunities.
• Share market insights to influence the product roadmap.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. webook.com is one of the leading event ticketing and experience booking platforms in the world, known for its cutting-edge technology, agility, and robust feature set. We’ve supported some of the largest large-scale events, processing over £400 million in sales to date.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth, build strong client relationships, and position our platform as a leading solution within the ticketing industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, business development, and client management, with a passion for sports, music, theatre, and visitor attractions.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and generate new business opportunities with prospective clients while developing existing relationships across sports, music, theatre, and visitor attraction sectors.
• Design, implement, and execute effective sales strategies and marketing plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Prepare, compile, and present regular reports on sales performance, pipeline activity, and marketing initiatives.
• Represent and promote the company, platform, and solutions to clients and stakeholders, collaborating closely with marketing and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the ticketing industry, including emerging trends, customer needs, and competitor landscape, to identify opportunities for growth.
• Share market insights and customer feedback with internal teams to influence the product roadmap and enhance the company’s value proposition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within the ticketing, events, or entertainment industries.
• Strong knowledge of ticketing platforms, distribution models, and customer preferences.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and close high-value deals.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.