Business Development Manager, Exhibitions / Events in London

One of the UK’s fastest growing and excitingly creative suppliers of bespoke modular exhibition stands, experiential events and associated large format printed graphics services seeks a truly exceptional Sales professional to lead their strategic growth plans and market presence. Fusing brands and people together through unforgettable experiences, from print and retail spaces to live events, exhibitions, film festivals and fashion shows, they bring ideas to life in ways that connect and inspire.

As the Head of Sales / Business Development Manager, you must possess an outstanding record of connectivity and sales delivery in the Exhibition / Events arena, as you will be solely responsible for driving the growth strategy and sales of bespoke designed modular Exhibitions / Events and their associated graphics packages across an array of Corporate, Brand and major UK and European events providers.

Accustomed to attending Events / Exhibitions and constantly networking, socialising, probing, building relationships, unearthing and securing sales opportunities via key personnel within Corporate and Brand Clients, your connectivity with the major Exhibition organisers is very valuable too. You will be socially gregarious, professionally articulate, driven to exceed sales targets, and focused on leveraging your professional reputation and financial/career opportunity.

You will be proficient at engaging with multiple stakeholders across the Agency, Corporate and Exhibition/Event organiser environments, in a flexible and rapidly evolving project based role, where your robust and instantly engaging personality is complemented by sales flair and commercial Client engagement skills, all wrapped around a very keen eye for detail and an ability to present, pitch and win new business opportunities.

Ideally, you will have some technical appreciation of the fabrication of modular exhibition systems, plus the associated graphics industry, as you’ll be liaising with the Fabrication, Studio, Creative, Production and Installation teams on the development of concepts, working closely and collaboratively with other colleagues in the Business to deliver complete and fully integrated project solutions.

Possessing flair, imagination and the energy to multi-task, this is a hybrid role where you’ll ideally be based in London, the Midlands or the North West, but with the preparedness and commitment to developing a strong presence in their South Wales HQ. The role also involves travel and presence in a multitude of Client and Event locations across the UK and Europe, so whilst experience is key, passion, tenacity and a sense of humour is considered essential.

With a professional approach to work and appearance, you will be able to function under pressure and remain calm, possessing a clear ability to prioritise and to communicate highly effectively at all levels. You’ll have an exemplary track record of sales delivery and Client growth, combining a focused, structured and tenacious professional selling mindset, with an engaging, intelligent and empathetic manner that builds, engages and leverages Client relationships across a multitude of Key stakeholders in major Brands.

Working within a fantastic, rapidly expanding environment and a truly inspirational leadership team, your success will be drawn from your experienced and robust Sales persona, whilst the Business will truly support your skills, connectivity, ability and autonomy in becoming an integral part of their strategic evolution into the Exhibition and Events arena.