Ready to build a career in sales while connecting with senior decision-makers around the world? Join a growing international events business, develop valuable commercial skills and earn uncapped commission through meaningful client relationships.
The Company
Based in London, our client creates and delivers international B2B conferences, workshops and masterclasses across sectors including defence, security, energy, utilities and pharmaceuticals. Its events bring industry professionals together to share insight, build connections and explore emerging developments. Following a recent restructure, the business is developing a flatter management approach, with an experienced sales leader focused on internal progression and helping people build long-term careers.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you’ll help grow an established portfolio of international events by speaking with senior decision-makers and showing them the value of attending. You’ll manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and relationship-building through to closing, with a balance of warm accounts and new business development. You’ll receive structured in-house training, coaching and regular opportunities to develop your sales approach. With strong performance, you could progress into sponsorship sales or a team leadership role, typically within 12–18 months.
- Contact senior executives to promote relevant conferences and secure delegate bookings.
- Generate new business while developing existing client relationships and warm leads.
- Manage the full 360-degree sales process, from initial outreach to closing.
- Communicate event value propositions clearly and confidently across different markets.
- Work towards personal, weekly and monthly revenue and activity targets.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and share pipeline updates with internal event teams.
Benefits and Perks
You’ll join a business investing in its sales team through hands-on coaching, development and clear routes to progression. The role offers the opportunity to attend events in person and travel internationally, including to the US, UK and Europe, with overseas travel potentially available after six months. The salary is £28,000–£33,000, with stated year-one OTE potential of around £50,000, dependent on performance. You’ll also receive:
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan (optional and subject to tax)
- Pension, eyecare and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- LinkedIn Learning, staff development and study leave
- Perkbox membership, employee referral bonus and wellbeing scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, public duty and volunteering leave
Requirements
Must-Have
- A motivated, proactive approach and a genuine interest in building a career in sales.
- Confident verbal and written communication skills, with a professional manner.
- A target-focused mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A willingness to learn, respond to coaching and understand different markets.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Nice-to-Have
- Previous conference sales or business development experience; this is preferred but not essential.
Apply now
If you’re commercially curious, motivated by results and ready to develop your sales career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step as a Business Development Executive.
Contact Details:
Graduate Recruitment Bureau - GRB Recruitment Team
