DESCRIPTION Versatile is an award-winning Brand Marketing Agency, delivering live experiences that connect people and brands. We specialise in Roadshows, Exhibitions, Hospitality, AV & Tech Integration, Bespoke Fabrication, and Corporate Events - bringing ambitious ideas to life for clients across sectors including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer Electronics, Food & Drink, and Healthcare. We are seeking a New Business Development Manager who will be responsible for driving new business growth, building strategic relationships, and expanding Versatile’s presence across our core and emerging sectors. This is a dynamic, outward-facing role where you’ll work closely with our Commercial Team to identify opportunities, develop creative solutions, and convert prospects into long-term partnerships. GENERAL Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, from lead generation to contract signature. Collaborate with the Marketing team on campaigns, e-shots, and LinkedIn outreach to build awareness and generate inbound enquiries. Track, measure, and report on performance against agreed KPIs and revenue targets. Build strong, lasting relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders. To have a strong working knowledge of all products, production and operational abilities. To keep a record of all Client/Partner conversations to be used internally for collating required information in order to secure new business. Act as a trusted advisor, providing creative and strategic input to support client objectives. Ensure seamless handover to Project Management and Operations teams to deliver on promises made during the sales process. Seek opportunities for cross-selling and upselling Versatile’s services across events, fabrication, and fleet. Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activity, and client challenges across Versatile’s core sectors. Identify emerging opportunities for innovation, partnerships, and strategic collaborations. Represent Versatile at conferences, exhibitions, networking events, and industry forums to maintain visibility and influence. To act as an ambassador for the organisation continually promoting our values and standards. Where required to be available during weekends and out-of-hours where the needs of the business/event/meeting dictates Take care of the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your actions or omissions. Comply with all Company and statutory fire, health and safety regulations. To assist with other areas of the business, for example with operational functions and the wider group, if required outside the normal routine but within the overall scope of the position PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Skills & Experience : Proven experience in business development and sales ideally within events, experiential marketing, or related sectors. A track record of securing high-value projects and building long-term client relationships. Excellent presentation, pitching, and proposal-writing skills. A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify profitable opportunities and deliver against revenue targets. Confident networking and representing the business at industry events. Collaborative, creative, and solutions-focused, with the ability to work cross-functionally BENEFITS Competitive basic salary 22 days bank holidays Private pension scheme Specsavers vouchers Holiday buy back scheme Quarterly profit share scheme Use of a company car