Business Development Manager / Head of Events

Live Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading company in visual merchandising as a BDM/Head of Events. You will drive business growth and establish new revenue streams in the events sector, collaborating with top brands and internal teams to deliver exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial background with proven success in business development.
• Experience within scenic build, creative services, or event agencies.
• Confident in developing relationships and pitching to clients.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Leading client pitches and collaborations with internal teams.
• Maintaining knowledge of sector trends and providing sales forecasts.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Sales Forecasting

Job description

Hybrid working - An exciting and unique opportunity to join this ambitious company and play a pivotal role in the development of a new offering!

THE COMPANY

This highly regarded company is a global leader in premium visual merchandising solutions and scenic builds for the luxury retail sector. With a passionate and dedicated team, they pride themselves on exceptional quality and flawless delivery. With all design, fabrication, and production in-house, they partner with the world's most prestigious brands to bring retail environments to life! Working across a range of projects including pop-ups, in-store installations, luxury window displays, and bespoke visual storytelling, they are an exciting point in their development.

THE ROLE

With ambitious growth plans, they are now looking for a BDM / Head of Events to drive the business forward. This dual role requires expanding their offering and establishing new revenue streams within the event agency and end client space, before heading up the team to ensure delivery! Key responsibilities include:

1. Identifying, targeting, and securing new business opportunities
2. Relationship building
3. Identifying opportunities for growth
4. Leading client pitches and securing new business
5. Collaborating with internal teams to ensure deliverables
6. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of sector trends, competitor activity, and innovations
7. Providing regular reporting and sales forecasting to senior leadership

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates should have a strong commercial background with proven success in business development and securing high-value clients. Ideally, candidates will have experience within scenic build, creative services, event, or production agencies. They must be confident in developing relationships, pitching, and securing business, and possess a strong network within the events sector.

In return, you will have the opportunity to elevate your career and expand your experience within an established business – an opportunity not to be missed!

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build talented and diverse teams across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.

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