BD Manager

Black Diamond; Lahore; On-site; PKR 781,200 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Diamond, Pakistan's premier event management company, is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Lahore. You will develop strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand market share in event services. Key responsibilities include identifying event opportunities, managing client relationships, and preparing proposals.

The ideal candidate has strong sales acumen, excellent communication skills, and event industry knowledge. This role involves collaboration with various teams and represents Black Diamond's commitment to outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within events, hospitality, or related services.
• Strong client acquisition and account management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan.
• Identify and pursue new corporate and private event opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Prepare persuasive proposals and presentation materials.
• Monitor market trends to refine service offerings.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client management

Event industry knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Company: Black Diamond

Location: Lahore

Black Diamond is Pakistan's premier event management company, creating extraordinary experiences that transform visions into unforgettable realities. We deliver corporate events, product launches, conferences, and large-scale celebrations with creativity, precision, and professionalism. The Business Development Manager will be based in Lahore and work closely with our Karachi headquarters and regional teams to grow revenue, develop partnerships, and secure high-value events across Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to achieve sales targets and expand market share in the event services sector.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new corporate and private event opportunities, including pitches and proposals for conferences, product launches, and large celebrations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, suppliers, and venue partners; manage negotiations and commercial terms to maximize profitability.
• Prepare persuasive proposals, cost estimates, and presentation materials tailored to client requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, creative, and logistics teams to ensure feasibility, accurate costing, and seamless handover from sales to delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to refine service offerings and pricing strategies.
• Report on pipeline, forecasts, and performance metrics; maintain CRM records and follow up on leads promptly.

The ideal candidate combines strong sales acumen with event industry knowledge, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. You will represent Black Diamond across Pakistan and contribute to our reputation for delivering unmatched excellence.

Job Specification

• Proven track record in business development or sales within events, hospitality, advertising, or related services.
• Strong client acquisition and account management abilities, with experience closing high‑value contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and pitching skills.
• Negotiation and commercial acumen, including pricing, margin management, and contract terms.
• Familiarity with event production processes, vendor sourcing, and venue selection to assess feasibility and costing.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage leads, pipeline, and forecasts; strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative, operations, and finance teams and manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, target-driven mindset.