BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - events and incentives

Posted 28 January 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
Reference15296/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - events and incentives agency
LONDON
£NEG + OTE

NJ15296

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

THE COMPANY

With a long established niche in the market, this creative agency deliver a host of projects from prize fulfilment, to incentive travel trips and broader comms and engagement campaigns for clients in a wide range of sectors. Working with some leading brands, they pride themselves on creating unforgettable incentive experiences in some unusual and far flung destinations with group sizes up to 500 pax to motivate and reward. With a passion for travel at the heart of the agency they surpass their competitors with their innovative proposals and are leading the charge in the global events market.

THE ROLE

Due to some exciting growth plans we now have an opportunity for a new business person to join this fantastic agency and support the Sales Director in their ambitious plans! Focusing on selling incentives and events to a corporate market, this person will be responsible for leading the entire sales process to completion.

An overview is as follows:

* Supporting the Sales Director to deliver the new business strategy
* Unearthing and nurturing leads
* Following up enquiries and booking meetings
* Leading new business meetings
* Managing the sales cycle from brief to contract stage
* Networking and development relationships
* Working closely with the team and supporting on events

THE PERSON

This role is open to proven sales / business development candidates as well as event managers or account managers looking for a new opportunity! The role is very client facing and experience of meeting with and influencing senior level stakeholders is imperative. Most important to my client is a relaxed personality with a thirst for the sale and an ingrained passion for events, incentives and travel!

If this sounds like you get in touch today!

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