Business Development Executive in Slough

Business Development Executive

South London – Onsite

c.£32k DOE + OTE

Do you have a year\’s experience in events and looking to level up and progress your events career? Or maybe you come from a media sales background and are keen to break into the events space? If you’re ambitious, commercially driven, and ready to develop your skills further, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client is a fast-growing and ambitious events business with a proven track record of delivering high profile exhibitions across multiple sectors. They are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to help grow their expanding event portfolio through new business generation and strategic partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is hungry to learn, develop their skill set, and make a meaningful impact in a thriving events organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, approach, and convert new business prospects.
• Drive sales across exhibition stand space, sponsorship packages, and bespoke commercial opportunities.
• Consistently achieve and exceed individual and team revenue targets (including daily KPIs and monthly goals).
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to support ongoing business growth.
• Conduct client meetings, understanding business needs and presenting tailored solutions.
• Manage long-term client relationships throughout the event lifecycle.
• Prepare compelling proposals and presentations to maximise client ROI.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and support database growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Sales and Marketing to shape growth strategies and new features.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in B2B Sales (Events, Media or Exhibitions).
• Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Ambitious and new business-driven mindset, with a passion for growth and opportunity.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship builder with a consultative sales approach.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with ambitious growth goals.

If you’re a driven sales professional with a passion for events and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or contact Robyn or Ellie for more information.