Pro Event Solutions
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager (Events & Production)
Location: Hybrid (Sussex / London / Remote)
Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible for the right candidate)
Salary: £35,000-£50,000 DOE + Commission
Reporting To: Director
About Pro Event Solutions
Pro Event Solutions is a leading event production and technical partner delivering professional sound, lighting, staging, LED video walls, audiovisual solutions, and full event support across the UK. We work with event agencies, venues, corporate clients, and production partners to deliver exceptional live experiences, from conferences and awards ceremonies to product launches, exhibitions, festivals, and brand activations. pes.live
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help expand our network of agency partners, venue relationships, and corporate event clients.
The Role
This is not a desk-based sales role. We're looking for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships within the events industry and can open doors with agencies, venues, and event professionals. You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, generating meetings, developing partnerships, and helping convert opportunities into long-term client relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities across agencies, venues, and corporate event clients.
- Develop relationships with event agencies, producers, and account directors.
- Secure meetings with venue sales managers and venue management teams.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.
- Attend networking events, exhibitions, and industry events.
- Conduct prospect research and outreach through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
- Work closely with our production team to understand capabilities and opportunities.
- Manage and update CRM records.
- Support proposal and tender opportunities.
- Identify partnership opportunities with venues and agencies.
Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Proven business development or sales experience.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- Ability to work independently.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience within:
- Live events
- Event production
- AV hire
- Venue sales
- Exhibition services
- Hospitality events
- Conferences and corporate events
- Existing network within agencies or venues.
- Understanding of event production, AV, lighting, staging, or technical services.
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What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days:
- Introduce PES to 100+ target agencies and venues.
- Build a qualified sales pipeline.
- Secure a minimum of 8-10 new client meetings per month.
- Identify potential venue partnership opportunities.
- Generate new quotation opportunities for the production team.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and uncapped commission.
- Flexible working.
- Opportunity to help shape the company's growth strategy.
- Access to exciting live events.
- Support from an experienced production and operations team.
- Long-term progression opportunities.
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How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief introduction outlining:
- Your experience in business development.
- Any event industry experience.
- Existing agency, venue, or corporate connections.
- Why you'd be a good fit for Pro Event Solutions.
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