Business Development Manager

Konker

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading events organization in Greater London is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager. In this hybrid role, you'll generate new business and build strong client relationships to help meet their branding and revenue goals. We're searching for a creative and proactive individual with extensive sponsorship experience to join the team. You'll have the autonomy to develop your sales strategy while working closely with senior members for support. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Experience in generating sponsorship revenue exceeding £350k consistently.
Ability to think strategically and confidently to attract new business.
Capacity to remain proactive and adaptable to dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Responsible for generating new business and managing client accounts.
Collaborate with clients to align with their branding and revenue goals.
Work alongside senior team members to develop fresh ideas.

Skills

Sponsorship experience

Strategic thinking

Proactive mindset

Confidence in winning new business

Creativity

Job description

Looking to join a serious brand within the events industry? Be part of an innovative business that will pursue your ideas and back you? Looking for that long-term next career opportunity?

A chance to work with a leading event organiser on one of their long-term portfolios with big growth plans.

If so, this one is for you!

The Business:

One of the most well-known Event organisers in the world, winning accolades such as best place to work, multiple times!

They truly focus on culture, support and development.

With 100+ events across the world, this business is experienced in creating innovative, creative and industry-leading events, no matter the location.

With growth on their mind, there’s been no stopping them in recent years!

The Position:

As a BDM, you will be responsible for generating new business, managing those accounts and working closely with your clients to understands the aims. Being able to consultatively work with them to provide a strategic offering that allows them to hit the branding and revenue goals through sponsorship and other opportunities at the event.

You’ll be working alongside the Event Director and other senior members to drive new business forward, overcome challenges and create fresh ideas. We’re looking for someone to bring something different to the team.

We want someone creative, ambitious, driven and a winner. Someone who knows that sale is about conversations, being genuinely interested in adding value and making a difference.

Someone who is proactive, ambitious and driven will do well in this role. People won’t be breathing down your neck or micromanaging you. You’ll have full autonomy to run your sales strategy your way, of course they’ll be support and guidance at the right times, this is how it should be done.

This role is hybrid, 3 days a week in London. 2 days during the week are set, with the other up to you when you go in.

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