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Business Development Manager (B2B Events)

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If you've built 1–2 years' experience in a commercial role and you're looking for a career with bigger earning potential, faster progression and exposure to cutting-edge industries, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Whether you've worked in sales, recruitment, business development or another client-facing professional role, this is a chance to develop into a consultative salesperson, working with senior executives across one of the world's fastest-growing sectors.
About the company
Our client is a global events business with a market-leading portfolio of conferences and exhibitions across a range of high-growth industries. Their life sciences events bring together C-suite executives, innovators and decision-makers to discuss the latest advances in biotechnology, AI, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
The conference and events industry is experiencing significant investment and growth as organisations continue to prioritise face-to-face networking, relationship building and knowledge sharing. While technology continues to transform the way businesses operate, the ability to build trusted relationships and deliver consultative commercial solutions remains one of the most valuable skills in business.
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Responsibilities include:
- Selling bespoke sponsorship partnerships and exhibition packages across an international portfolio of life sciences events
- Building relationships with senior decision-makers to understand their commercial objectives and create tailored partnership solutions
- Researching emerging technologies, AI developments and market trends to identify new business opportunities
- Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation, closing and account development
Requirements include:
- 1–2 years' experience in a commercial, client-facing or professional role
- Genuine curiosity about AI, technology and innovation
- Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders
- Ambitious, resilient and motivated to build a successful career in consultative B2B sales


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This is far more than a sales job. You'll receive industry-leading training, work alongside experienced commercial professionals and develop highly transferable skills that will benefit you throughout your career. With clear progression into senior sales roles, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative businesses in the world, it's an ideal move for someone ready to accelerate their commercial career.
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