Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – British Motor Museum

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week.

Reports to: Head of Commerce.

Are you an experienced, proactive and dynamic conference and events sales specialist with strong presentation and relationship‑building skills, looking for a new and exciting opportunity in a truly unique award‑winning venue with modern facilities and a charitable purpose? If so, then joining us as our new Business Development Manager could be the ideal next step for you.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and build and nurture relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and agencies.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to elevate the venue’s profile and drive sustainable growth across corporate conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and events.
• Attend client meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and key industry events, serving as a brand ambassador for the museum.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the conference and events industry.
• Strategic ability to generate new business opportunities and hit the ground running.
• Excellent presentation and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable in a crowded room, exemplifying the Museum’s image and values.

Application

Send your CV to dan@venuerecruit.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026.

Venue Recruitment Solutions Ltd have been exclusively retained to manage the search and recruitment process for this position and may not accept CVs from third‑party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Venue Recruitment Solutions for consideration.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos