Business Development Manager - Live Events

Business Development Manager – Live Events Apply 4 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. This salary range is provided by Disrupt Talent. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter for details. Base pay range Contact the job poster directly from Disrupt Talent for specifics. Job Title: Business Development Manager – Live Corporate Events Location: Swindon Job Type: Permanent Ref: 170 About the Opportunity We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Business Development Manager to join a rapidly growing event production company. You will be responsible for driving growth by securing new corporate clients and building long-term relationships, significantly impacting the company\’s success. About the Company Our client is a leading UK-based full-service event production company, delivering exceptional events for high-profile clients across the UK and Europe. They focus on large-scale conferences, roadshows, and industry awards, working with major brands. They are looking for a proactive Business Development Manager to join their team. About You You are a results-oriented professional with a proven track record in business development, preferably within the event services industry. You excel at identifying new business opportunities, relationship building, and closing sales. You enjoy securing new clients and collaborating to deliver compelling proposals and pitches. Key Responsibilities Prospecting & Relationship Building: Identify and engage potential clients, especially medium-sized and blue-chip companies. Develop strong relationships with decision-makers. Client Engagement & Meetings: Conduct meetings to gather requirements, understand client needs, and build rapport to convert prospects into clients. Proposal Creation & Pitching: Collaborate with Account and Technical Managers to develop tailored proposals that meet client needs. Lead the proposal process. Winning New Business: Manage the sales cycle from initial contact to closing, exceeding client expectations and securing new contracts. CRM Management: Keep accurate records of client interactions, sales activities, and pipeline in the CRM system. Collaborative Sales Strategy: Work with marketing, account management, and technical teams to develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company goals. Market Research & Networking: Stay informed about industry trends, market opportunities, and competitors to create effective sales strategies. What You’ll Bring Experience: 3-5 years of successful business development, ideally in events, production, or creative services sectors. Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to close high-value deals. Sales Mindset: Proactive, results-driven, entrepreneurial, highly organized, capable of managing multiple opportunities. Collaborative: Team player able to work across departments to deliver exceptional proposals and solutions. What’s in It for You Competitive Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per year, depending on experience. Career Growth: Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company with long-term prospects. Work Culture: Join a dynamic, collaborative team that values innovation and creativity. Benefits: Bonuses based on performance, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment. If you are a motivated, business-savvy professional passionate about the events industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now to advance your career with a leading event production company! #J-18808-Ljbffr