Business Development Manager

Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter

Drive B2B sales for events, digital platforms & magazines, managing new and existing clients.

10 days ago ago

£50,000 - £55,000

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Woodford, England, United Kingdom

Office Full-Time

Your recruiting firm

Began as a HR recruitment specialist and grew through consultative, site-integrated work.
Blends recruitment, employer branding, and marketing consultancy to create a unique approach.
Operates from WeWork or client sites across London and Surrey, adapting to diverse industries and locations.
Provides permanent and contract placements for roles like HR, finance, IT support, legal support, business support, PA/secretary.
Specializes in property, estate agency, media, exhibition & events, marketing operations, sales, and administrative functions.
Guides firms through redundancy with job-search training and assists internal teams with careers page and process reviews.

Role

Description

client acquisition

crm management

campaign collaboration

market research

event representation

sales strategy

This role combines new business development with account management, and will involve both phone-based and field sales activity, including attending client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Proactively develop new B2B client relationships through field and phone-based sales.
Maintain accurate CRM records and report key sales metrics (revenue, performance, retention, etc.).
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver successful campaigns and event partnerships.
Stay informed on market trends, competitors, and key industry players to spot new opportunities.
Represent the company professionally at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings.
Identify growth opportunities and create tailored sales strategies for your client base.
Build and nurture long-term client relationships focused on trust, retention, and account growth.

Requirements

b2b sales

events

sponsorship

negotiation

target-driven

relationship builder

We’re seeking a confident and target-driven Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to manage and grow revenue across an exciting portfolio of Events, Digital Platforms, and Magazines.

Ideal for someone with a background in B2B or field sales, looking to expand into the media, events, and sponsorship space.

Natural relationship builder who thrives on creating and growing client partnerships.
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
Proven success in B2B or field sales, ideally within media, advertising, or events.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the B2B sales cycle across digital, media, and event solutions.
Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Organised and strategic, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience in events or sponsorship sales is preferred but not essential — enthusiasm and commercial drive are key.

Benefits

OTE: £75,000 - £80,000 (uncapped)

Basic Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

A fun, vibrant, and supportive working environment.
The chance to work with leading brands and innovative digital products.
Opportunities for rapid career progression and skill development.
Exciting company events and incentives.