Sales Manager - Conferences & Events

Blank Space Recruitment

West Midlands Combined Authority

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading events agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new business across meetings, incentives, conferences, and events. Candidates should have a solid background in corporate events and the MICE market. This hybrid role allows for remote work 2 - 3 days a week. The ideal candidate will set their own KPIs and build strong client relationships to achieve company growth.

Qualifications

Proven background in corporate events from an agency, hotel, or venue.
Understanding of the MICE market is essential.
Ability to set KPIs and work towards revenue targets.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue and business for the agency.
Develop a sales strategy and identify prospects.
Build relationships and attend networking events.

Skills

Proactive new business development

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Overview

Owner & Director | Blank Space Recruitment | Creative, Events, AV, Production, Marketing & Communications

Worcestershire

Exciting opportunity for a proactive Business Development Manager to join this friendly agency and drive new business across meetings, incentives, conferences & events.

The Company

This established agency delivers a range of venue sourcing, full event management and event support to a range of clients across a broad range of industry sectors. From conferences, to high end incentives as well as gala dinners and awards ceremonies they offer a high level of service and are proud to boast an incredible retention rate with their long standing clients.

The role

With ambitious growth plans our client is now seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue and bring in events business for the agency. You will develop a sales strategy; set your own KPIs and work towards an agreed annual revenue target. From identifying prospects, to building relationships and unearthing new briefs you will be supported by the operations team with proposals and pitching.

About you

With a proven background in corporate events from an agency, hotel or venue background you will understand the MICE market and be a natural hunter. Demonstrable capabilities in proactive new business is key here as is excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team. This is a hybrid role where you will be office based 2 - 3 days a week and the ability to work remotely the others although the expectation will be to be out seeing clients and also attending networking events as well.

Contact

hi@blankspacerecruitment.co.uk

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