Business Development Manager Events Team

Speedy Hire Plc; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK provider of hire services is seeking a Business Development Manager for their Events Team in Tamworth. This role includes managing major accounts, building relationships, and supporting high-profile events across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license. Competitive benefits include 26 days holiday, health cover, and flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension & life assurance

Cash car allowance or company car

95% discount across Speedy Hire range

Training & career development

Health cover & Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and growing portfolios of major accounts.
• Ability to develop account plans and identify new opportunities.
• Competence in ensuring excellent service as the main point of contact for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major accounts.
• Develop account plans and identify new opportunities.
• Work with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Support major events and projects nationwide.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong commercial awareness and account management experience

Organised, proactive, and adaptable

Confident with IT systems and data analysis

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Events Team

Location: Tamworth (National role with travel & overnight stays)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:30 - 17:00
Business Area: Events & Specialist Solutions

Speedy Hire is the UK's leading provider of tools, equipment, and plant hire services. We deliver everything our customers need for every kind of job - fast.

We're looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Events Team. You'll be the face of Speedy for key account customers, building strong relationships, driving growth, and delivering specialist solutions for high-profile events and projects across the UK.

What You'll Do

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major accounts
• Develop account plans and identify new opportunities
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent service
• Work with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions
• Support major events and projects nationwide (with travel & overnight stays)

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and account management experience
• Organised, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Confident with IT systems and data analysis
• Full UK driving licence & flexibility to travel nationally

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension & life assurance
• Cash car allowance or company car (role dependent)
• 95% discount across the Speedy Hire range
• Training & career development with clear progression
• Health cover & Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options via our Work Life Balance initiative

Speedy Hire is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. All roles require proof of right to work in the UK, and some may require DBS/credit/security checks.

Apply today and help us deliver the UK's biggest events and specialist solutions!