Business Development Events Executive

NOW HIRING: Business Development Events Executive

London | Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH

£25,000 – £35,000 + Bonus

Full-time | Events, Client Management & Business Development

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

• Guiding VIP participants through the onboarding process for hosted meetings, including registration, event logistics and enquiries
• Conducting targeted outreach via
  phone, email and social channels
  to recruit and qualify senior executives
• Researching and identifying the right buyer personas to match with event partners using data-led insights
• Building strong relationships with VIPs, ensuring a smooth and professional experience
• Providing daily administrative support, keeping CRM and databases fully updated
• Scheduling hosted meetings and supporting the preparation of all relevant documentation
• Coordinating communication and workflow across internal teams and external service providers
• Monitoring hosted meeting expenses and supporting budget tracking
• Maintaining high-quality client communication and managing challenges discreetly
• Supporting analytical tasks, reporting and insights as part of ongoing programme delivery
• Being 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

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• £25,000 – £35,000 salary + bonus
• 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.