Business Development Manager

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 20%

Company vehicles for business travel

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Christmas closure

Holiday purchase scheme

Free gym access

Free meal on duty

Free onsite parking

24/7 employee assistance programme

Pension, EV and nursery salary sacrif

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially focused sales professional to join our friendly team in Leicester. You will develop new business across targeted sectors, grow a portfolio of venues and event spaces, and lead relationships with event agencies, TMCs and other intermediaries to shape account strategies and revenue growth.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, supported by marketing campaigns and lead generation activities, while building a strong sales

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in sales, account management, events, hospitality or a similar commercial role
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset
• Great planning and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across targeted sectors
• Grow and nurture your own portfolio of key accounts
• Lead relationships with event agencies, TMCs and other intermediaries
• Build a strong, healthy sales pipeline
• Deliver engaging client presentations and proposals
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and client meetings
• Work closely with Marketing to support campaigns and lead generation
• Track and report on your progress, wins and account growth

Skills

Sales

Account management

CRM

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Planning

Job description

A Role Designed for Your Growth

If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career, this role gives you the platform, support and autonomy to really shine. You’ll join a friendly, collaborative sales team where your ideas matter, your development is taken seriously, and your success is genuinely celebrated.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of venues and event spaces, building relationships, uncovering opportunities and shaping how the organisation grows within the events agency and TMCs market.

If you’ve ever wanted to work more closely with event agencies or travel management companies, this is your chance to step confidently into that world.

What You’ll Be Doing Day‑to‑Day:

You’ll be the kind of person who enjoys connecting with people, understanding what they need and spotting opportunities others might miss. In this role, you’ll:

• Develop new business across targeted sectors
• Grow and nurture your own portfolio of key accounts
• Lead relationships with event agencies, TMCs and other intermediaries
• Build a strong, healthy sales pipeline
• Deliver engaging client presentations and proposals
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and client meetings
• Work closely with Marketing to support campaigns and lead generation
• Track and report on your progress, wins and account growth

You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify opportunities, shape account strategies and drive revenue together.

Who You Are:

You’re commercially minded, curious and relationship‑focused. You enjoy meeting people, asking questions and understanding what makes clients tick. You’re motivated by results, but you also care about doing things well and building long‑term partnerships.

You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in sales, account management, events, hospitality or a similar commercial role
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset
• Great planning and organisational skills
• Experience using CRM systems
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience with event agencies, TMCs or the meetings and events sector is a bonus, but not essential if you’re eager to learn.

What You’ll Receive:

• £34,000–£38,000 salary
• Up to 20% performance‑related bonus
• Access to company vehicles for business travel
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Christmas closure
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Free gym access
• Free meal on duty
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Pension, EV and nursery salary sacrifice schemes
• Ongoing professional development

If you're commercially driven, enjoy building relationships and are motivated by winning new business, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.