Events & TMCs Business Development Lead

Oyster Recruitment Ltd

Leicester

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 20%
Company vehicles for business travel
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday day off
Christmas closure
Holiday purchase scheme
Free gym access
Free meal on duty
Free onsite parking
24/7 employee assistance programme
Pension, EV and nursery salary sacrif

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially focused sales professional to join our friendly team in Leicester. You will develop new business across targeted sectors, grow a portfolio of venues and event spaces, and lead relationships with event agencies, TMCs and other intermediaries to shape account strategies and revenue growth.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, supported by marketing campaigns and lead generation activities, while building a strong sales

Qualifications

  • 2+ years’ experience in sales, account management, events, hospitality or a similar commercial role
  • Strong communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills
  • A proactive, commercially aware mindset
  • Great planning and organisational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business across targeted sectors
  • Grow and nurture your own portfolio of key accounts
  • Lead relationships with event agencies, TMCs and other intermediaries
  • Build a strong, healthy sales pipeline
  • Deliver engaging client presentations and proposals
  • Attend networking events, exhibitions and client meetings
  • Work closely with Marketing to support campaigns and lead generation
  • Track and report on your progress, wins and account growth

Skills

Sales
Account management
CRM
Negotiation
Relationship-building
Planning

Job description

Oyster Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially focused sales professional to join our friendly team in Leicester. You will develop new business across targeted sectors, grow a portfolio of venues and event spaces, and lead relationships with event agencies, TMCs and other intermediaries to shape account strategies and revenue growth.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, supported by marketing campaigns and lead generation activities, while building a strong sales

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