Hybrid/remote working - 2 days a month in office - Join a team where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, and your expertise helps bring extraordinary events to life!

• Hybrid/remote working
• Flexibility
• Excellent career progression
• A fantastic company culture
• Annual bonus scheme

THE COMPANY

This leading Audio-Visual Hire, Live Events and Staging Company have been trading for over 20 years, operating both nationally and internationally. They offer permanent audio-visual solutions from concept through to install and sign off, as well as equipment hire and full technical event production solutions.

This business has a glowing reputation in the industry and a track record of delivering great results. They go the extra mile to ensure their services and solutions are competitive and efficient, that customers and employees are happy, and that the planet is a greener and better place to be! This is all demonstrated by the fact a huge percentage of their client base is repeat business and referrals!

Offering an excellent working environment, strong team ethos, competitive salaries, and fantastic career opportunities - this is an opportunity not to be missed!

THE ROLE

The Business Development Manager role is a hybrid position mixing finding and onboarding new clients with managing and developing existing client relationships. The post plays a pivotal role in expanding their client base and elevating their presence in sectors such as event management, conferences, roadshows, product launches, celebrations, exhibition stand builds, scenic design, and branding.

The main responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across corporate, agency, and brand sectors. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Lead the sales process from prospecting to pitch, proposal, and close.
• Collaborate with internal teams (production, creative, design) to develop compelling proposals and solutions.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to represent the brand.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends and competitor activity.
• Be an active member of the Senior Leadership team

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Business Development Manager will have a proven track record of relevant success in the live events industry. With experience in securing new contracts and developing lasting relationships. Knowledge of event production, scenic, exhibition builds and branding solutions would be advantageous.

The Business Development Manager role requires a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving growth across a diverse portfolio of event services. You will love the wide-ranging scope of this role, capitalising on your ability to work remotely whilst being part of a team.

In return, the Business Development Manager will get the chance to join an excellent company and be a part of a team that produces award-winning projects, as well as the opportunity to excel in your career in a business that has fantastic opportunities for talented professionals.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential, and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit our website to view all of the opportunities, we are recruiting for.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy reference: MM16003