Tech Events Business Development Lead (Sponsorship)

Clarion Events; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event organization in London seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead sponsorship sales for key tech events. The role involves leading the sales plan, managing client relationships, and achieving revenue targets in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sponsorship sales and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive holiday policy, wellbeing initiatives, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

End of year wellbeing shutdown

Celebration day off

Summer Hours in August

Helping Our World Days

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business in sponsorship and exhibition sales.
• Skilled in using CRM tools for planning and reporting.
• Ability to present products effectively to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship sales for Manchester Tech Week.
• Sell exhibition space at DTX Manchester.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Demonstrable success in sponsorship sales

CRM systems expertise (e.g., Salesforce)

Face-to-face and phone selling

Excellent communication skills

Cold calling and networking

Customer focused relationship building

Job description

A leading event organization in London seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead sponsorship sales for key tech events. The role involves leading the sales plan, managing client relationships, and achieving revenue targets in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sponsorship sales and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive holiday policy, wellbeing initiatives, and private medical insurance.