Business Development Manager - Hybrid Working
Full-time permanent - hybrid working across 2 Birmingham sites
£45,000 base salary, uncapped commission
The Opportunity:
The Business Development Manager opportunity offers the chance to drive major event growth across two of the UK’s most recognised venues, building relationships that directly influence commercial success and long-term market presence.
If you enjoy opening doors, securing new opportunities and turning conversations into revenue, this is a role where your impact will be visible from day one.
What’s in it for you:
- Hybrid working arrangement across Birmingham city centre and Marston Green locations
- Opportunity to work with leading event organisers, agencies and corporate clients
- Significant influence on commercial growth and business strategy
- High-profile venue portfolio with strong market presence
- Supportive environment focused on business development success
- Uncapped commission
Your responsibilities as Business Development Manager:
- Develop and manage a high-quality pipeline of opportunities to achieve revenue objectives
- Identify, pursue and secure new event opportunities across agency, organiser and corporate markets
- Build strategic relationships that generate repeat business and long-term growth
- Create and deliver targeted sales plans aligned with commercial objectives
- Negotiate commercially beneficial agreements that maximise value and profitability
- Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting and CRM records to support performance planning
Account Growth & Relationship Management:
- Develop and grow a portfolio of existing clients to maximise repeat business and lifetime value
- Upsell and cross-sell relevant solutions to increase revenue and profitability
- Build trusted, long-term client relationships through insight-led account management
What we’re looking for in a Business Development Manager:
- Previous success winning new business and developing strategic commercial partnerships
- Experience in events or conventions is essential
- Strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
- Experience developing and implementing effective sales and account growth plans
- Advanced negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities
Working hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements across Marston Green and Birmingham city centre locations.
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