Business Development Manager, Vehicle Tech Week North America ( Remote)

CloserStill Media; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event organization is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales across various shows. The ideal candidate has a strong B2B sales background within the events or automotive sectors, with proven success in meeting sales targets. Responsibilities include managing sales, developing campaign strategies, and maintaining client relationships. This role requires a motivated self-starter comfortable working independently while also being part of a collaborative sales team. Strong communication skills and a keen interest in relevant industries are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales growth in B2B environments.
• Ability to manage budgets and sales forecasts accurately.
• Experience in building relationships with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sales for multiple events.
• Drive new business revenue and meet personal sales targets.
• Build and manage a prospect database.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Customer relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Job description

WHO WE ARE

UKi Media & Events, part of Closerstill Media, is one of the world’s most respected organisers of specialist exhibitions and publishers of leading industry magazines. Based in North America. For more than three decades, we’ve delivered authoritative content and market‑defining events across the automotive, aerospace, transport and technology sectors. Our brands are known for their innovation, global reach and deep industry relevance, and our teams pride themselves on creating high‑value experiences for exhibitors, delegates, and readers alike. Joining UKi means becoming part of a collaborative, fast‑moving organisation that encourages creativity, commercial ambition and professional growth.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager based in North America, with a background in the events and/or automotive sector. You will be a true self‑starter who thrives on sourcing, nurturing and closing your own sales pipeline. You'll bring a proven track record of solid sales growth, strong customer relationship skills, and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you'll have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the supply side of the automotive, agriculture and off‑highway industries.

THE ROLE

Manage day‑to‑day sales across three co‑located shows: Vehicle Design & Cabin Expo, Intelligent Vehicle Expo, and Advanced Chassis & Powertrain Showcase — all taking place at The Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan, from 27–29 October 2026.

• Deliver personal sales targets and drive new business revenue to hit and exceed show targets
• Develop and execute the campaign strategy set by the Event Directors, covering exhibitor numbers, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
• Proactively build and manage a prospect database in line with company's CRM policy
• Visit competitor and industry events to canvas for new business and monitor market activity
• Collaborate with the US‑based Content Manager to identify companies for exhibiting or sponsoring content streams
• Maintain an accurate stand and sponsorship ledger and provide monthly revenue forecasts and reports
• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers, associations, media and commercial partners
• Ensure at least one day per fortnight is spent meeting customers and prospects face to face

ABOUT YOU

Experienced in B2B sales within the events and/or automotive sector, with a demonstrable track record of sales growth.

• A confident self‑starter who can independently source and close new business
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working as part of a wider sales team and reporting to Event Directors
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts and sales ledgers accurately
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship‑building skills across customers, prospects and industry partners
• Highly organised, target‑driven and motivated to exceed expectations
• Curious about and engaged with the automotive, agriculture and off‑highway industries
• Based in North America

CSM do not "usually" offer sponsorship for this role.

CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

CloserStill Media embraces diversity in all its forms and is committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.

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