Business Development Manager (Events Sector)
📍 Location: Manchester
Technical Events
💼 Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of events.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and strategic professional to drive revenue growth, build long-term client relationships, and expand our presence within the technical events sector — including music, festivals, exhibitions, conferences, arts, and theatre.
🔍 Key Responsibilities:
* Revenue Growth: Identify and secure new business opportunities to drive revenue within the events sector.
* Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients to support long-term success.
* Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align business development strategies with company goals.
* Pipeline Development: Create and manage a robust pipeline of potential clients to support continuous growth.
* Lead Generation & Market Outreach: Implement innovative strategies for lead generation and client targeting.
* Proposals & Presentations: Collaborate on the creation of compelling proposals, tenders, and pitch materials.
* Mentorship & Team Support: Provide guidance to colleagues and support directors across various aspects of business activity.
* Reporting & Feedback: Maintain accurate records, report progress, and contribute insights for business improvement.
* Professional Standards: Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all business dealings.
👤 About You:
* Proven experience in business development within the events industry.
* Strong knowledge of diverse event formats, including live music, exhibitions, theatre, and conferences.
* Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure.
* Confident communicator and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficient in IT systems, with a keen interest in adopting new technologies.
* Experience working within an asset-based business is highly desirable.
* A high level of integrity, motivation, and commitment to excellence and best practice.
🌟 What We Offer:
* An exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
* The chance to work with a passionate and experienced team.
* Support for professional development and career progression.
* A collaborative culture that values feedback, creativity, and initiative.
Ready to take the next step in your business development career?
Submit your CV today!