Business Development Associate – Entry-Level Route to Event Management
Location: Bristol (Office-based) • Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 base + uncapped commission • OTE Year 1: £45,000 – £55,000 • Top Performers: £60,000 – £80,000+
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be an essential part of the team helping to grow our flagship events, starting with lead generation and relationship building.
* Researching and identifying high-potential exhibitors and sponsors
* Reaching out to leads via phone, email, and LinkedIn
* Qualifying prospects and generating interest in our global events
* Booking meetings and handing over leads to the senior sales team
* Supporting wider sales and marketing campaigns
* Gaining exposure to event operations, project planning, and commercial strategy
* Progressing into event management or coordination roles over time
Who We’re Looking For
We don’t hire based on experience — we hire based on potential. This role is ideal for anyone looking to enter the events industry and grow into a long-term career.
* Curious, proactive, and organised
* Confident communicating over the phone and in writing
* Excited by entrepreneurship, business, and global events
* Resilient and motivated in a target-driven environment
* Based in or near Bristol and available to work from our office full-time
What You’ll Get
* £25,000 – £28,000 base salary
* Uncapped commission with Year 1 OTE of £45,000 – £55,000
* Top performers earning £60,000 – £80,000+
* Full sales, commercial, and events training
* Rapid progression into event management or senior commercial roles
* Opportunities for international travel to major global events
* Supportive, energetic team environment
* Regular team socials, incentives, and performance rewards
How to Apply
If you're based in Bristol and want to start a meaningful career in business development with a pathway into event management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of building the future of global business events.
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