Job description
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - AGENCY
NORTH WEST
££ FANTASTIC + BENEFITS
LKS17140
THE COMPANY
This award winning, full service event production agency are experts in delivering incredible experiences with creative thinking at the heart of everything they do. Their well-established and experienced team work closely with a broad variety of clients to produce and execute projects spanning conferences, exhibitions, incentives and private parties. Able to provide a complete event solution to their clients with logistics, delegate management, production, design and creative in-house; they manage projects on both in the UK and further afield on an international basis.
They have a diverse yet close knit and friendly team and are now looking to expand with a Business Development manager to drive the agency to greater heights!
THE ROLE
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities to increase company revenue and expand their presence within the market.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
*Taking the lead across new business including the strategic direction of the business
*Devising and implementing sales strategies to develop the sales pipeline
*Proactively sourcing brand new leads and identifying opportunities within the market
*Developing existing client relationships and accounts
*Carrying out meetings with clients to present credentials
*Preparing and leading on pitches and presentations
*Working closely with internal departments
*Working to mutually agreed sales targets and preparing financial reports
*Understanding market trends and the businesses USPs
*Networking across the industry and attending events onsite
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate must have strong and proven sales experience ideally from within an event/production agency environment however other events backgrounds may be considered. Candidates must be proactive, self-motivated and hardworking individuals. Experience unearthing brand new leads and growing existing accounts are key for this role. We are also looking for team players who hold a positive and flexible approach.
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 www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.