BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - AGENCY

Posted 26 May 2017
Salary£35000 - £40000 per annum + bonus + benefits
Location
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15533/001_1495771206
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

LG15533

Great opportunity to join a leading creative incentives and events agency in a new business role!

THE COMPANY

With a huge passion for the industry and a renowned reputation for delivering flawless events this agency provide a range of services from full event management and production through to venue sourcing both across the UK as well as globally. Working across a broad portfolio of sectors and working on events from conferences to incentives no two days are ever the same here!

With a growing client base, investment in their team and the constant desire to get the best out of their employees, joining this agency could not come at a better time!

THE ROLE

Due to their continued growth they are know looking for a proven Business Development Manager to come on board and help drive business forward. Reporting into the Sales Director responsibilities will include:

  • Proactively targeting new business

  • Identifying opportunities

  • Converting leads

  • Developing and maximising existing accounts

  • Preparing proposals

  • Pitching for new business

  • Liaising with internal teams

  • Networking and developing relationships

  • Ensuring you are kept up to date with industry trends

THE CANDIDATE

This role is open to proven Sales / Business Development candidates as well as client facing Account Managers looking for a new opportunity! Ideally candidates with come from an event agency background however candidates who have been working within a venue in a sales capacity will also be considered. The role is very client facing and experience of meeting with, presenting to, and influencing senior level stakeholders is imperative. Most importantly candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building and developing relationships, as well as a consultative selling style!

In exchange you will have the opportunity to really develop your career with an excellent agency, and be rewarded for your success!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. 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.