Business Development Manager

Live Recruitment; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance client relationships and grow their portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business development within the events sector and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets. This role offers flexibility with remote working and an uncapped commission structure for high performers.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in business development within events or creative agency.
• Track record in winning major corporate accounts.
• Ability to understand margins and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new profitable clients.
• Build relationships with HR leaders and event managers.
• Manage full sales cycle.
• Represent the agency at pitches and events.
• Hit ambitious sales targets.

Skills

Business development

Sales expertise

Client relationship building

Commercial acumen

Job description

REMOTE WORKING - Do you want to be at the forefront of delivering unforgettable corporate experiences for some of the UK's most exciting companies? From large-scale conferences and themed Christmas parties to high-energy team-building events, this is your chance to take the lead as a Business Development Manager in a role where no two days are the same!

- Flexible approach to remote working

- Fantastic progression in a growing, ambitious agency

- Uncapped commission structure rewarding high performance

THE COMPANY

This family-owned events agency has built a reputation as one of the UK's leading providers of team-building and corporate experiences. With over 600 events delivered, a full suite of in-house AV, décor, props and production kit, and creative flair that sets them apart, they're trusted by clients ranging from household names to fast-growing innovators. They create everything from treasure hunts and roller discos to full-scale conferences for up to 1000 people.

A supportive, close-knit culture lies at the heart of the business. With family ownership and a driven leadership team, they combine professionalism and creativity with a warm, northern spirit - making this the perfect home for an ambitious Business Development Manager.

THE ROLE

As Business Development Manager, you'll be the face of the agency with new clients, demonstrating how innovative events can transform company culture and deliver real business results. You'll have autonomy to pursue high-value opportunities and the backing of an experienced delivery team.

Responsibilities for this Business Development Manager role include:

• Identifying, targeting, and winning new profitable clients across multiple sectors
• Building strong relationships with HR leaders, marketing directors, and event managers
• Managing the full sales cycle from first contact through to signed contract
• Working closely with internal creative and delivery teams to bring ideas to life
• Representing the agency at pitches, exhibitions, and networking events
• Hitting ambitious sales and profitability targets - and being rewarded for success

THE CANDIDATE

We're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager with a track record in winning major corporate accounts. Events experience is essential, though team-building expertise isn't required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years' experience in business development within events, experiential, or a creative agency
• A history of smashing six-figure sales targets (and evidence to prove it)
• Strong commercial acumen - able to understand margins, profitability, and long-term value
• An ambitious, growth-oriented mindset, hungry to go after big deals and household names
• A natural storyteller and closer who can build strong rapport quickly

WHY JOIN?

- Be part of a family-owned agency shaking up the events industry

- Work with some of the UK's most exciting clients across a wide range of sectors

- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

- Autonomy to grow your portfolio and bring in high-value deals

- A culture of creativity, collaboration, and ambition

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.