Italian-Speaking Events BD Manager - Hybrid/Remote

The Language Business; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Business is recruiting an Italian speaking Business Development Manager to grow exhibition and sponsorship sales for a global events company in Italy. Hybrid role in Central London with 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, manage full sales cycles, and contribute to forecasts and planning. Fluent Italian and English, degree required, and a proactive, sales-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Educated to degree level, any subject.
• Previous sales experience in any sector is an advantage but not essential — no B2B events experience required, as structured sales training is provided.
• A strong competitive desire to succeed in sales — personality is key.
• Exposure to international events and markets is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition and sponsorship opportunities
• Build commercial relationships with senior decision-makers
• Identify new business opportunities
• Manage full sales cycles for sponsorship or commercial deals
• Build and maintain relationships with mid-level stakeholders
• Prepare tailored proposals and contracts; Maintain up-to-date records in Salesforce and other tools
• Provide accurate sales forecasts
• Participate in planning and feedback with internal teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Language Business is recruiting an Italian speaking Business Development Manager to grow exhibition and sponsorship sales for a global events company in Italy. Hybrid role in Central London with 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, manage full sales cycles, and contribute to forecasts and planning. Fluent Italian and English, degree required, and a proactive, sales-driven mindset are essential.