Business Development Executive - Creative

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars office. We are expanding the sponsorship sales team on the fast-growing, market-leading SuperReturn series. This is a full-time hybrid role for a Business Development Manager based in Greater London, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, managing client portfolios, and negotiating contracts.

As Business Development Manager for SuperReturn, you'll:

• Develop and execute sponsorship sales strategies for our leading Private markets series.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the private equity, private credit and venture capital ecosystem.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing client portfolios.
• Utilise a consultative sales approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• Have experience in identifying business opportunities and developing client relationships.
• Possess experience in event management or financial services (private equity/venture capital preferred).
• Demonstrate skills in market research and strategic planning.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Be proficient in CRM software and other business development tools.
• Exhibit consultative sales skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Be willing to travel to meet clients and attend industry conferences.
• Maintain a target-driven approach and manage sales budgets and campaigns.
• Create and maintain positive and effective relationships with the sales team and other internal colleagues.
• Communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, with excellent grammar and spelling.

That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from home.

A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover.

Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more.

We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer.