Business Development Manager

HSJ Information Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HSJ Information Ltd. in London is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to spearhead sponsorships and partnerships for our Events & Marketing Solutions portfolio, including the HSJ Patient Safety Awards and the Safety & Quality Leaders' Summit.

This hybrid role offers two days in the London office and the opportunity to work with NHS leaders and healthcare suppliers. You will identify opportunities, win new clients across the UK healthcare sector, and develop tailored sponsorship

Qualifications

• Minimum proven sponsorship or event sales experience.
• Track record of generating new business and meeting targets.
• Ability to develop compelling sponsorship proposals.
• Comfort engaging senior NHS leaders and industry decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business revenue through sponsorships and partnerships.
• Identify, approach and close new clients across UK healthcare.
• Manage sponsorship opportunities valued between £8,000 and £40,000.
• Develop tailored commercial solutions aligned with clients' objectives.
• Grow existing accounts and nurture long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, Operations and Editorial teams.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Event sales

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We're Hiring: Business Development Manager – Events & Marketing Solutions

Location: London, Whitechapel (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)

Ready to take your sponsorship sales career to the next level?

At HSJ, we're looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing Events & Marketing Solutions team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing high-value sponsorship partnerships across some of the UK's leading healthcare events, including the HSJ Patient Safety Awards and our new Safety & Quality Leaders' Summit.

You'll be joining an established and respected brand, with access to an extensive network of NHS leaders, healthcare suppliers and industry decision-makers.

The Opportunity

This is a predominantly new business-focused role, ideal for someone who thrives on identifying opportunities, winning new clients and building lasting commercial relationships.

You'll be responsible for:

• Driving new business revenue through sponsorship and commercial partnerships.
• Identifying, approaching and securing new clients across the UK healthcare sector.
• Managing sponsorship opportunities typically valued between £8,000 and £40,000.
• Developing tailored commercial solutions that align with clients' marketing and business objectives.
• Growing existing accounts and identifying opportunities for long-term partnerships.
• Collaborating with our Sales, Marketing, Production, Operations and Editorial teams to deliver successful campaigns.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, proactive sales professional who enjoys the challenge of winning new business and making a real commercial impact.

You'll bring:

• Proven sponsorship or event sales experience, ideally within healthcare or a related industry.
• A successful track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop compelling sponsorship proposals.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the confidence to engage senior decision-makers.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
• An interest in the UK healthcare landscape and the opportunities facing NHS suppliers and partners.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a wider team.

Why Join HSJ?

HSJ is one of the UK's leading healthcare information, intelligence and events brands, connecting influential NHS leaders, suppliers and healthcare organisations.

Our diverse events and marketing portfolio includes prestigious awards, summits, forums, roundtables, webinars, thought leadership and digital solutions.

You'll have the opportunity to work with an established brand, develop valuable industry relationships and contribute to events and partnerships that support progress across UK healthcare.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

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