New Business Manager - Events

Posted 24 February 2026
Salary£50k - 60k per year + commission
LocationSurrey
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExperiential Recruitment AgencyEvent Production Recruitment Agency
ReferenceLKS16932
Contact NameLaura Sidhu
Fully remote No

Job description

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office. A unique opportunity to make a big impact with this creative event agency. If you're excited by new business and being a key part of an agency's growth then this could be the opportunity for you!

 

-          Hybrid working - 2 days in office

-          Fantastic enhanced benefits

-          Brilliant career growth opportunities

-          Excellent company culture

-          Incredible office environment and daily perks!

 

The Company

 

This organisation is a creative design and experiential brand partner known for crafting immersive, emotionally engaging brand experiences that leave a lasting impact. With a focus on original thinking and meticulous craft, the company blends bold ideas with deep behavioural insight to design and deliver work that moves people. With over two decades of experience working with global clients, the business excels in transforming complex challenges into thoughtful creative solutions that connect audiences and elevate brand perception.

 

The agencies culture values creativity, craft and collaboration. Operating with global capability and a boutique ethos this company offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow creatively and make meaningful contributions across diverse projects.

 

 

The Role

 

Due to ongoing strategic growth they are now looking to build the team with a New Business Manager to build and diversify their already impressive client list. As New Business Manager this role will be responsible for:

 

-          Inputting into the growth strategy of the agency

-          Scoping the market for new sectors and contacts that align with growth  strategy

-          Generating and managing your own sales pipeline

-          Identifying and unearthing brand new business opportunities

-          Making meaningful connections with new potential clients

-          Leading introductory meetings and supporting with pitching when necessary

-          Converting potential opportunities into solid confirmed projects

-          Reporting against pipeline and sales success

-          Leading strategic client relationships within the first 12 months of initial contract

-          Identifying opportunities for growth and repeat business

 

The Candidate

 

Candidates must have a proven track record of working in a sales or new business role within a creative event or production agency environment with a strong knowledge of the events industry. As New Business Manager individuals must be able to evidence sales success from previous roles and showcase that they can proactively develop and lead their own sales pipeline.

 

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 live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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 Ref: LKS16932