Event Business Development Manager – £35k plus excellent benefits and commission

Recruitment Avenue; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in business travel is seeking an Event Business Development Manager to drive growth and foster client relationships. This role requires a dynamic individual with proven event management experience and exceptional business development skills. You will identify new opportunities, maintain a high service standard, and support the Event Management team. With a luxurious office in London, this company offers a professional environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of exciting events. If you are passionate about business development and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in winning new business and developing accounts.
• Excellent business development skills and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert Event Management opportunities with clients.
• Maintain a responsive service ethic and build client relationships.
• Support the Event Management team and write proposals as needed.

Skills

Business Development Skills

Written Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Event Management Experience

Proficient in Outlook

Proficient in Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Sales Force Experience

Tools

Sales Force

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title – Event Business Development Manager

Department/Sector – Business Travel

Job Location – London (city)

Salary – £35k plus excellent benefits and commission

This top ten business travel company is a strategic event and travel management and services company based in the heart of the City, with luxurious offices offering a friendly and professional working environment and conditions and excellent career prospects and benefits.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in winning new business, developing accounts and retaining customers. Attention to detail, demonstrating value and building long lasting relationships are key for this appointment

Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and convert Event Management Department opportunities in agreed new sectors with clients and future prospects
• Maintain a highly responsive service ethic with clients.
• Build the database with pipeline and confirmed business
• Develop an account development process that includes management of day-to-day relationship, as well as business development activity to ensure potential event scope within each client’s portfolio is realised to its maximum potential.
• Use a range of communication strategies for client engagement to develop and convert sales opportunities.
• Support the Event Management team where necessary which may include on-site activity.
• Write proposals where necessary.

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• Proficient use of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Experience with Sales Force would be an advantage.
• Proven Event Management experience and ability to draw on examples of account growth.
• Excellent business development skills – ability to identify up sell opportunities and secure future business prior to leaving current event.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Excellent product knowledge and awareness of U.K. and overseas properties including ground handlers and destinations.
• Must have a proven track record in growing accounts and winning new business/pitches.