Business Development Manager - Events Agency

Live Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative event production agency in Leeds is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring strong sales experience and a solid understanding of AV equipment. This role promises a vibrant team culture and opportunities for growth in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Robust sales and relationship-building experience.
• Demonstrated success in meeting and surpassing targets.
• Technical expertise within the events sector.

Responsibilities

• Identifying potential opportunities and key decision makers.
• Conducting research and generating new prospects.
• Overseeing sales processes and monitoring incoming briefs.
• Collaborating with Project Managers for pitch endeavors.
• Conducting regular client visits.
• Compiling monthly progress reports.
• Developing and executing sales and marketing strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Understanding of AV equipment

Target-driven success

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Events Agency, Leeds

Client:

Live Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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 is 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 delivering exceptional results.

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