Business Development Manager

The Engage Partnership Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Wellness plan

Pension

Clear progression pathway to senior sales roles

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager located in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to drive revenue growth and manage key relationships within the creative industry. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in sales and thrive in a target-driven environment. This position includes flexible working hours, a health plan, and clear pathways for career progression.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in events sales or knowledge of the creative industry.
• Comfortable with the sales toolkit and understanding the creative mindset.
• Enjoy building relationships and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Craft pitches, sell consultatively, and negotiate exciting contracts.
• Develop and manage a pipeline based on solid relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales negotiation

Market trend analysis

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

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Position

Business Development Manager
Bristol (3 days in office)

What you'll be doing

• Be the revenue-driving force behind growth by building relationships with key decision-makers, identifying new business opportunities, and closing impactful deals.
• Craft pitches, consultatively sell, and negotiate contracts that excite all parties.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline built on solid relationships, not transactional activity.
• Join a supportive team that balances results with a positive, collaborative culture.

Ideal fit

• You've spent 1+ years building relationships in events sales or have knowledge of the creative industry.
• You're comfortable with the sales toolkit and understand the creative mindset.
• You enjoy building relationships and closing deals.
• You like finding opportunities in data and market trends.
• You're organized but flexible.
• You thrive in a target-driven environment where no two days are the same.

The Perks

• Flexible working hours, mix of office and remote work
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health & Wellness plan
• Pension
• Clear progression pathway to senior sales roles

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Events Services