Business Development Manager - Events Agency

Live Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant event production agency as a Business Development Manager. You'll be instrumental in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. This role requires strong sales acumen and a solid understanding of AV production processes with a dynamic team that prides itself on exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Robust sales experience in a target-driven environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Technical expertise within the events sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential opportunities and key decision makers.
• Engage in industry events and generate new prospects.
• Oversee sales processes and compile monthly progress reports.

Skills

Sales

Relationship Management

AV Equipment Knowledge

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Business Development Manager - Events Agency, Leeds

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Client:

Live Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

32

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Elevate your career by becoming part of an established and award-winning creative event production agency during a phase of expansion!

THE COMPANY

This agency has crafted unforgettable experiences for some of the industry's leading names in film, sports, and music, leaving clients awestruck by the excellence of their execution. With in-house divisions spanning digital, design, creative, and technology, they specialize in delivering highly sought-after digital solutions for live, virtual, and hybrid events. Their team is comprised of passionate and creative individuals who thrive on collaboration and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

THE ROLE

This growing agency are currently seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join the team, dedicated to fostering our continued growth by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing accounts, and cultivating relationships. This role will leverage your expertise in sales and relationship management.

Key responsibilities include:

Identifying potential opportunities and key decision makers within prospective client accounts

Engaging in industry events, conducting research, initiating calls, arranging strategic meetings, and generating new prospects

Overseeing sales processes and monitoring incoming briefs on designated accounts

Collaborating with Project Managers to support new pitch endeavors

Conducting regular client visits, both with existing and potential clients

Compiling monthly progress reports

Developing and executing sales and marketing strategies

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess robust sales and relationship-building experience, coupled with a solid understanding of AV equipment and production processes. Demonstrated success in meeting and surpassing targets in a target-driven environment is essential. Candidates should have technical expertise within the events sector, gained from experience in an agency, technical supplier, or venue setting.

In return, you'll be welcomed into a vibrant, supportive team culture that prides itself on consistently delivering exceptional results.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit our website to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.