Business Development Manager

Closerstill Media; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CloserStill Media seeks a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead sponsorship sales for UK-based premier networking events in Healthcare, Education, and Public Sector. The role is office-based in London or Crawley with probation-based flexibility, requiring a proactive, commission-driven mindset.

You will close high-value sponsorship deals, manage client accounts, and nurture relationships with decision-makers, while coordinating on-site event execution and maintaining a robust

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in B2B sponsorship sales.
• Proven track record of winning new business and managing client accounts.
• Ability to sell a concept using a consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Close and repeat high-value sponsorship sales.
• Plan and engage with KPIs across activity and closed sales.
• Develop relationships with decision-makers to build accounts.
• On-site face-to-face client management and event execution.
• Identify and secure new clients with major account potential.
• Manage and update your sales pipeline within Salesforce (CRM).
• Gather product and company feedback from clients and prospects.

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Part of the CloserStill Media Group, PNE (Partnership Network Events Ltd) is one of the UK's leading corporate-hosted events businesses, specialising in curated conference-led networking events. We connect forward-thinking senior leaders with innovative solution providers across Education, Healthcare and the Public Sector. Rooted in the UK, our influence spreads globally following our international debut in 2023.

Our mission: to drive positive and meaningful change, further innovation, and directly improve the sectors we serve through community engagement.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We're looking for an energetic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our efforts to sell sponsorship packages for our UK-based premium networking events in the Healthcare, Education and Public Sector. This role can be based in either our London or Crawley office, and is predominantly office-based with flexibility available following successful completion of probation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by achievement, commission, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

THE ROLE:

• Close and repeat high-value sponsorship sales

• Plan and engage with KPIs across activity and closed sales

• Develop relationships with decision-makers to build accounts

• On-site face-to-face client management and event execution

• Identify and secure new clients with major account potential

• Manage and update your sales pipeline within Salesforce (CRM)

• Gather product and company feedback from clients and prospects

ABOUT YOU:

• Demonstrable experience in B2B sales, ideally within event sponsorship

• Proven track record of winning new business and managing existing client accounts

• Able to sell a concept and take a consultative sales approach

• Comfortable working US hours when required

• Experienced across multiple sales platforms, including telephone, email, social, and in-person
  

CSM do not ‘usually’ offer sponsorship for this role

CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at [e-mail].