Business Development Manager

Savvy Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvy Recruitment in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sponsorship sales for its international events portfolio. Hybrid role, sell tailored sponsorship solutions, and build long-term partnerships with senior decision-makers.

You will own revenue targets across multiple events, manage key accounts, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver a high-quality sponsor experience while developing market knowledge and a trusted commercial partnership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales within events, media, or sponsorship-led environments.
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and leading commercial discussions.
• Highly target-driven with a strong desire to exceed expectations.
• Commercially astute, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple revenue streams.
• Energetic, proactive, and motivated by progression and performance-based rewards.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing new sponsorship opportunities through consultative, insight-led sales conversations.
• Managing and growing key client accounts, creating repeat and multi-event partnerships.
• Owning revenue targets across multiple events and taking full accountability for performance.
• Building bespoke commercial solutions aligned to clients’ growth and marketing objectives.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure sponsors receive a high-quality, end-to-end experience.
• Developing deep market knowledge and positioning yourself as a trusted commercial partner.

Skills

B2B sales

Sponsorship sales

Relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

SAVVY RECRUITMENT

London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Business Development Manager

London-based hybrid role

We’re working with a high-growth, international events organisation that’s looking to add a driven Business Development Manager to its commercial team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-led environment and enjoys building long-term partnerships with senior decision-makers.

You’ll be responsible for developing new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships, selling tailored sponsorship solutions across a portfolio of large-scale, international events. With strong backing, clear progression pathways, and exposure to global markets, this is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious sales professional ready to step up.

What will this role include?

• Identifying and securing new sponsorship opportunities through consultative, insight-led sales conversations
• Managing and growing key client accounts, creating repeat and multi-event partnerships
• Owning revenue targets across multiple events and taking full accountability for performance
• Building bespoke commercial solutions aligned to clients’ growth and marketing objectives
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure sponsors receive a high-quality, end-to-end experience
• Developing deep market knowledge and positioning yourself as a trusted commercial partner

The ideal candidate will have / be:

• Proven experience in B2B sales within events, media, or sponsorship-led environments
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and leading commercial discussions
• Highly target-driven with a strong desire to exceed expectations
• Commercially astute, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple revenue streams
• Energetic, proactive, and motivated by progression and performance-based rewards

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards success. If you’re looking for your next commercial challenge with real earning potential and long-term career growth, get in touch to find out more. #beSAVVY