Business Development Manager at Retail Insights

Business Development Manager at Retail Insights

London, United Kingdom

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, where you are given the autonomy and support to handle large responsibilities?

Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your sales career while being surrounded by an entrepreneurial team with motivated and driven individuals?

About us

Retail Insights is Northern Europe’s leading retail forum, strengthening the retail ecosystem through insights, inspiration, and networking. We connect over 3,000 industry leaders annually from more than 15 countries.

Retail Insights is part of United Media ( ), which develops large-scale industry media and conference products across sectors like insurance, HR, private equity, and retail. We have launched 8 media companies and acquired one.

What we offer you

You will play a key role in building global conferences. We provide training and tools to help you succeed and grow your career. Based at our London HQ, you\’ll interact with colleagues at all levels. Our offerings include:

• A competitive salary and market-leading OTE, with top performers earning over £140,000 annually.
• Operational experience in a scale-up environment where your work and results are tangible and impactful.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership on conference strategies.
• International travel opportunities.
• Strong internal promotion prospects, with a proven track record of career advancement.

Your Responsibilities

Your goal is to manage the entire sales cycle for high-value conference sponsorships with senior prospects. Your main duties include:

• Build new business revenue: Deliver professional sales pitches to achieve ambitious targets.
• Pipeline development: Collaborate with marketing and analysts to source and contact potential sponsors.
• Establish client relationships: Work with content and delivery teams to ensure excellent execution.
• Leverage our expertise: Partner with content teams to create compelling pitches that inspire prospects.

What we expect from you

You should have a strong work ethic, high urgency, and a drive to excel. Ownership, growth mindset, and passion for building new businesses are essential. We look for candidates who demonstrate:

• Sales excellence: Proven success in exceeding targets within B2B sales roles.
• Drive & Passion: Enthusiasm for sales and business development.
• Team Spirit: Curiosity about people and ability to build relationships.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Pride in Work: Commitment to high standards and quality.

Start date

Flexible; work from our office next to Sloane Square Station, Monday to Friday. Remote work is not available. A UK work permit is required.

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