Business Development Manager - Leading Expo for the Ecommerce Sector

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; NOK 535,000 - 938,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events business seeks a Business Development Manager to sell exhibition and sponsorship solutions, focusing on the ecommerce sector. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in media, SaaS, or event sales and demonstrates a strong ability to manage existing clients while seeking new business opportunities. This role is based in London, with a hybrid work structure of three days in the office and working from home.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in media, events, or SaaS sales.
• Capable of managing and retaining clients.
• Strong new business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition and sponsorship solutions to clients.
• Manage and develop an existing client base.
• Seek out and win new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Motivated and confident

New business sales

Job description

Business Development Manager - Leading Expo for the Ecommerce Sector

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London (3 days a week) + Working from Home

Up to £40k basic plus uncapped commission (£70k OTE)

Job Reference

MediaIQ - Expo103

Do you have 2+ years media, SaaS or event sales experience?

Like the idea of selling exhibition, sponsorship and digital solutions for a leading expo portfolio within the retail/ecommerce sector?

Can you work from West London Monday to Wed each week?

If yes, please read on....

The Company

A global events business with leading portfolios of expos and conferences spanning many different sectors. They offer strong training and development, excellent career opportunities and progression and good benefits.

The role of Business Development Manager

Your event portfolio is attended by the top buyers across the ecommerce and retail sector, and as such, you will be selling to suppliers and partners of those retailers.

You will take ownership of an existing client base/sector of clients with the aim of retaining as many clients as possible, whilst also finding new business.

You will be selling exhibition solutions, conference sponsorship, hosted roundtables and workshops, webinars and more. You will be selling both to existing and new clients from payment solutions providers to customer experience specialists (incl AI, AR, Metaverse). You will be someone who takes ownership of their client base and has the drive to seek out and win new business.

Requirements for this Business Development Manager role

• 2+ years sales experience within media, events or SaaS
• Highly articulate, motivated and confident
• Strong new business sales experience
• Stable career history
• Able to work from West London Mon-Wed each week

If you think that you could be the Business Development Manager we are looking for, please apply.