Overview
This full-time position is based in Canary Wharf, London with hybrid working available. Reuters Events are looking for a Business Development Manager to consult with some of the world's largest and most influential pharmaceutical companies on behalf of one of the most trusted news and information brands. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play an active role in driving new and repeat business across our international portfolio of events, crafting tailored event sponsorship packages that meet your clients' specific goals.
Reuters Events combines Reuters' globally trusted brand, scale and editorial excellence with a leading portfolio of B2B events. We provide content-led conferences for professionals in a variety of specialized industry sectors including energy, pharmaceutical, automotive, insurance, finance and legal to complement our extensive, in-depth business media content. We exist to deliver strategic business intelligence and foster the relationships that safeguard success at leading organisations worldwide.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Head of Sales for Healthcare and Pharma. As an individual contributor, you won’t have management responsibility and will drive revenue across the pharma portfolio as lead seller.
* Work collaboratively with other executives across the Pharmaceuticals portfolio, selling tailored sponsorship packages to a variety of global brands.
* Use your great command of the written word to gauge what our clients actually need, communicating value propositions tailored to their business goals.
* Be curious around changes in business markets. We’re looking for someone that enjoys learning how shifting market dynamics create challenges and opportunities for our clients, and how our events can help them navigate change.
* Work closely and collaborate with our Conference Production team to establish the best audiences and maximize the success of our conferences and events.
About You
* Demonstrable experience of selling sponsorship packages in the events industry.
* The commercial acumen to partner with new and existing clients, spot opportunities and drive the future growth of the pharma and portfolios.
* Excellent communication skills. We're looking for someone who's comfortable representing the Reuters brand when engaging with other industry-leading businesses.
* The ability to craft engaging copy and written value propositions whilst building relationships with global C-level executives.
* A collaborative attitude. We're team players at Reuters Events and are looking for someone who can succeed both individually and within a team-based environment.
* The desire to progress and develop your skills further. We have an excellent (uncapped!) commission scheme that rewards your achievements and are keen to grow and invest in our sales team.
* The ability to adapt to changes in markets and articulate potential solutions to a range of stakeholders over the phone, in person and on video calls.
Please Note: Complete applications must be submitted by Sunday 17th May 2026.
What’s in it For You?
* Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
* Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
* Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
* Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.
* Culture: Globally recognized for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. Our values include Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
* Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to engage with ESG initiatives.
* Making a Real-World Impact: We help uphold the rule of law, support trusted information, and collaborate with professionals to provide unbiased information to people worldwide.
About Us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine software and insights to empower professionals with data, intelligence, and solutions to make informed decisions. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We employ 26,000 people across more than 70 countries, offering flexible work environments. We are committed to objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency, and to seeking talented, qualified employees worldwide, regardless of protected characteristics. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about accommodations and fraud prevention here. Learn more about Thomson Reuters at thomsonreuters.com.
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