Job Title: 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+
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
Start your career in events with Business Show Media, a global leader in business exhibitions. This entry-level role offers full training and a clear career path into event management, project coordination, or senior commercial positions. If you're ambitious, curious, and motivated to succeed, this is your opportunity to grow in an exciting, fast-paced industry.
About Us
We organise some of the world's largest business exhibitions in London, Las Vegas, Sydney, Singapore, and Miami. Our events connect entrepreneurs and SMEs with the resources they need to scale their businesses. We're expanding quickly and developing the next generation of event leaders.
Responsibilities
* Research and identify potential exhibitors and sponsors
* Reach out to leads via phone, email, and LinkedIn
* Qualify prospects and generate interest in our global events
* Book meetings and hand over leads to senior sales team
* Support sales and marketing campaigns
* Learn event operations and commercial strategy through hands-on training
* Progress into event management roles over time
Requirements
No prior experience required — we hire for potential and drive.
You are:
* Curious, proactive, and well-organised
* Comfortable speaking on the phone and writing professional emails
* Interested in business, entrepreneurship, and events
* Resilient and motivated to succeed in a target-driven environment
* Based in or near Bristol and able to work full-time in our office
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
* Year 1 OTE of £45,000 – £55,000
* Top performers can earn £60,000 – £80,000+
* Full sales and events training programme
* Fast-tracked career progression into event management or senior commercial roles
* Opportunities for international travel
* Supportive and ambitious team culture
* Regular incentives, social events, and team activities
How to Apply
If you're ready to kickstart your career in business development with genuine progression into event management, apply today. Join us and be part of shaping the future of events.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person