Business Development Manager - events services

As a Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of the company's UK growth strategy. Your focus will be on identifying new prospects, initiating conversations, and creating opportunities for senior team members to convert and grow into long-term partnerships. Client Details My client is a well established UAE events business with a proven track record of delivering a comprehensive portfolio of event services to global brands. They are looking to build on their success by expanding their presence to the UK. Description • Proactively identify and target new corporate clients across key sectors • Execute high-volume outbound activity (calls, emails, LinkedIn, networking) to generate leads and meetings • Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities • Engage and qualify decision-makers to understand their event requirements • Introduce and position the company's event services, including corporate events, experiential campaigns, and production solutions • Book and hand over qualified meetings to senior sales or account leads where appropriate • Maintain accurate CRM records and track pipeline activity • Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities Profile • Proven experience in a new business / outbound sales role • Background in the events industry or related services is highly desirable • Strong "hunter" mentality with a passion for prospecting and opening new doors • Resilient, target-driven, and highly self-motivated • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment • Ambitious and eager to progress into more senior sales roles over time Job Offer • Base salary of £45,000 - £50,000 • Competitive commission structure with strong earning potential • Hybrid working (Central London office) • Opportunity to join at an early stage of UK expansion • Clear progression pathway into senior sales / account management roles • Supportive and entrepreneurial culture