Business Development Manager

Ark Recruitment EST

England

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary up to £40,000

Uncapped commission structure

Clear route to progression

Opportunities to travel across the UK

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to drive sales for high-profile events. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of B2B sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to build long-term client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus uncapped commission. Join a dynamic team and achieve your career growth in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

At least 2 years experience in B2B sales, ideally within events, exhibitions, or media.
Confident individual with a hunter mentality and a track record of hitting targets.
Ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively.

Responsibilities

Identifying and securing new business opportunities through outbound calls, meetings, and networking.
Selling exhibition stands and sponsorship packages to senior decision-makers across various industries.
Developing and managing strong client relationships to drive repeat business and growth.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Job description

This range is provided by Ark Recruitment EST. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Talent Consultant @ Ark Recruitment

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Business Development Manager

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Uncapped Commission

Are you a driven, ambitious sales professional who thrives in a high-energy, target-led environment? Do you love building relationships and uncovering new opportunities? If so, this is your chance to join a leading events and media company and take your career to the next level.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team, working on one of the UK’s top industry trade shows. You’ll play a key role in growing revenue through exhibition space and sponsorship sales, while building long-term client partnerships within a thriving sector.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Identifying and securing new business opportunities through outbound calls, meetings, and networking.
Selling exhibition stands and sponsorship packages to senior decision-makers across various industries.
Developing and managing strong client relationships to drive repeat business and growth.
Representing the company at trade shows, conferences, and networking events nationwide.
Meeting and exceeding individual and team sales targets.
Working closely with internal teams to ensure client expectations are delivered seamlessly.

What We’re Looking For:

At least 2 years’ experience in B2B sales, ideally within events, exhibitions, or media.
A confident, self-motivated individual with a hunter mentality and a track record of hitting targets.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills – comfortable engaging clients over the phone and face-to-face.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively.
A tenacious, strategic thinker who thrives under pressure and is eager to succeed.

What’s in It for You?

Basic salary up to £40,000 + uncapped commission structure.
Clear route to progression, fast-track to Event Sales Manager for high performers.
Work on established, high-profile events with real market influence.
A collaborative and supportive team environment that values your contribution.
Opportunities to travel across the UK to attend major industry events

Seniority level