Overview
Location: Manufacturing Technology Centre, Ansty Park, Coventry
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent ¦ 36 hours per week ¦ Hybrid working options
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for events and business development? The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is looking for an Events Market Development Lead to join our dynamic team and help us grow our corporate and agency event sales.
Responsibilities
* Drive revenue growth through proactive sales and new business generation.
* Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads.
* Develop strategic account plans for national corporate organisations and event agencies.
* Host site visits, attend trade shows, and network to boost brand awareness.
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver world-class events.
* Manage CRM systems and ensure seamless handover to event delivery teams.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition.
* Strong consultative and solution-based selling skills.
* Experience working with corporate clients, venue finding, and event agencies.
* Highly organised, commercially astute, and confident in contract negotiation.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable: An established network of contacts and knowledge of manufacturing or technical markets.
Why Join Us
* Competitive salary up to £45,000.
* Flexible working and hybrid options.
* Excellent benefits including Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle to Work, and more.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application today and take the next step in your career with MTC. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process. Please note, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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