Event Business Development Manager

Live Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top event agency in Greater London is seeking an Event Business Development Manager to nurture new and existing accounts while collaborating with the project team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in an event agency environment, excellent client relationship skills, and be confident in a client-facing role. This position offers hybrid working, fantastic career growth, and company bonuses, making it a great opportunity for ambitious professionals.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Company bonus

Excellent career progression

Fantastic company culture

Additional leave options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in an event agency environment.
• Good client relationship skills.
• Confident in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing client relationships.
• Conduct regular check-ins with clients.
• Oversee multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Support the Director of Business Development.
• Identify opportunities for new business.
• Take full briefs and understand clients' requirements.
• Pitch and present to clients.
• Plan, organize, and manage resources.

Skills

Client relationship management

Event planning

Communication

Job description

Hybrid working – 2‑3 days in the office. Are you looking to join one of the most reputable event agencies, supporting them with growing new and existing accounts? You will be part of a structured team, selling event planning services to a wide array of clients

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working
• Company bonus
• Excellent career progression
• Fantastic company culture
• Additional leave options

The Company

A leader within the delivery of global events, this company aims to deliver an unforgettable experience to each and every client they work with. Although the team is small, the events they deliver are huge, working with budgets and delegate numbers of up to 1,000. With a growing client base and a passionate team there has never been a better time for an Event Business Development Manager to come on board.

The Role

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Event Business Development Manager to join their team and help to nurture new and existing accounts, whilst working closely with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Developing new and existing client relationships
• Conducting regular check‑ins with clients
• Overseeing multiple accounts simultaneously
• Supporting the Director of Business Development
• Identifying opportunities
• Taking a full brief and understanding the clients requirements
• Pitching and presenting to clients
• Planning, organising and managing resources accordingly

The Candidate

As Event Business Development Manager, you will ideally have strong experience from within an event agency environment and have good client relationships skills. The Event Business Development Manager will be confident acting in a client facing position, managing the full end‑to‑end process of projects is essential.

In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first rate agency where career progression abounds.

Equal Opportunity

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in 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 dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: SP15563