Spanish speaking Business Development Manager - Events & Exhibitions

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

Job summary

The Language Business is seeking a Spanish-speaking Business Development Manager to sell exhibition and sponsorship opportunities across Europe from its London base. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers, manage full sales cycles, and maintain Salesforce records, with structured training provided.

The role offers a base salary plus 40% commission (OTE around £50,000), probation to £36,000, and a hybrid pattern (4 days in the office, 1 day from home).

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish.
• University degree required.
• Sales experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Structured sales training provided.

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

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

University degree

Job description

Spanish speaking Business Development Manager

Languages

Spanish & English

Location

Hybrid — Central London (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)

The Company

Our client is a global events and exhibitions company, organising some of Europe's most exciting shows. They're expanding their European sales team and looking for a driven, Spanish speaking Business Development Manager to help grow their presence across the continent.

The Job

As a Spanish speaking Business Development Manager, your role will be to develop sales of their event in Barcelona, to exhibitors and sponsors. Your clients will be a mix of previous exhibitors and new prospects you research and approach yourself. The role offers a good balance of new business development and account management.

Typical job responsibilities will include:

• 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

Candidate profile

• Fluent in Spanish


• Educated to university 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

Salary & Working hours

£30,000–£33,000 basic + 40% commission (OTE c. £50,000). After a 6-month probation, basic salary increases to £36,000.

Monday–Thursday office-based, 9:00am–5:30pm. Friday remote working from home, 9:00am–1:00pm.