Job Title: New Business Manager - Exhibitions Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £50,000 Looking for your next challenge in creative B2B sales? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and imaginative Business Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation specialising in high-impact event and exhibition solutions. This is a sales role with a creative edge — ideal for someone who can combine commercial acumen with strategic thinking to win and grow business relationships. About the Role: As Business Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying and converting high-potential new business opportunities. You’ll prospect, pitch, and close deals before transitioning clients to an account management team — allowing you to stay laser-focused on uncovering the next opportunity. Supported by expert sales and creative resources, you’ll craft engagement strategies and tools that help clients succeed at events. You’ll also maintain a detailed pipeline and use a customised CRM to manage forecasting and reporting. Key Responsibilities: Proactively source, qualify, and close new business opportunities — including self-generated and marketing-supplied leads Deliver engaging pitches and proposals that demonstrate value and innovation Design bespoke engagement tools that enhance your client’s presence at events Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline and provide regular forecasting updates Negotiate deals to optimise margin and meet lead time targets Build strong, ongoing relationships with long-term prospects Represent the company at trade shows and exhibitions Collaborate with internal teams to keep the offering best-in-class Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead What We’re Looking For: A results-driven sales professional with a strong “hunter” mentality Excellent at qualifying, presenting, and closing deals Creative thinker who enjoys developing new ideas to engage clients Digitally confident, especially on social platforms and CRM tools Effective time manager who can prioritise high-value opportunities Comfortable with UK and occasional international travel Confident attending and working events as part of the sales strategy What You’ll Get: A fast-paced, creative, and collaborative working environment Access to a strong suite of sales, marketing, and design resources Opportunity to work with a wide variety of exciting clients and brands Regular participation at industry events Competitive salary and commission structure About Disrupt Talent We’re specialists in recruiting standout talent for the live events and exhibitions industry. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just entering the space, we’re here to connect you with opportunities where you can thrive. Diversity & Inclusion At Disrupt Talent, we believe that different perspectives drive better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process. Need adjustments at any stage? Just let us know. ExhibitionDesign RetailInteriors BusinessDevelopment LiveEvents CreativeJobs DesignCareers SalesRoles HiringNow DisruptTalent LondonJobs