Business Development Manager Events Team

Speedy Hire Plc; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire service provider is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Events Team in Widnes. The role involves managing key accounts, developing relationships, and supporting major events across the UK. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness, and must be flexible to travel. The company offers competitive benefits, including a cash car allowance, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension & life assurance

95% discount across the Speedy Hire range

Training & career development

Health cover & Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven account management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major accounts.
• Develop account plans to identify new opportunities.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.

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: Widnes (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!