Business Development Events Executive

Business Development Events Executive

London | Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH

Are you a proactive, confident and detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people‑centric role? Do you excel at building relationships, making high‑volume outreach calls when needed, and delivering polished, high‑quality work across multiple projects?

A high‑growth UK organisation is looking for a Business Development Events Executive to play a key role within their events and marketing function. You’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of high‑value hosted meetings, engaging senior decision‑makers, and ensuring client commitments are delivered with accuracy, professionalism and energy.

If you’re organised, personable, and excited by a role that blends outreach, client care, research and event delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Guide VIP participants through the onboarding process for hosted meetings, including registration, event logistics and enquiries
• Conduct targeted outreach via phone, email and social channels to recruit and qualify senior executives
• Research and identify the right buyer personas to match with event partners using data‑led insights
• Build strong relationships with VIPs, ensuring a smooth and professional experience
• Provide daily administrative support, keeping CRM and databases fully updated
• Schedule hosted meetings and support the preparation of all relevant documentation
• Coordinate communication and workflow across internal teams and external service providers
• Monitor hosted meeting expenses and support budget tracking
• Maintain high‑quality client communication and manage challenges discreetly
• Support analytical tasks, reporting and insights as part of ongoing programme delivery
• Be part of the all‑hands‑on‑deck team during peak pre‑event periods

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in customer service, telesales, sales, community management, recruitment or similar client‑facing roles
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Confident phone manner — comfortable speaking with senior executives
• Highly organised, reliable and proactive with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks at once
• Calm under pressure and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) is a bonus
• Analytical thinker with the ability to use insight to improve processes
• Curious, collaborative and eager to expand your skills
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to high‑profile events, innovation sectors and senior industry leaders
• Supportive, collaborative and fast‑moving team culture
• Opportunity to develop skills across events, business development, marketing and client success
• Regular training across CRM, research, outreach and event systems

Ready to step into a varied, people‑focused role that blends business development, events delivery and VIP engagement?

Apply now and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of industry events.

Seniorities

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function & Industries

• Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
• Events Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Marketing Services