United Media
Venture Development Manager (MBA Graduate)
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Venture Development Manager (MBA Graduate)
Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Venture Development Manager
About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic and ambitious Venture Development Manager to lead the next phase of United Media’s growth. As the main driver behind our expansion, you’ll focus on scaling our industry-leading conference and media businesses.
About United Media
United Media specialises in creating large-scale industry conferences and media products across sectors like:
- Insurance (Insurtech Insights)
- Human Resources and Technology (HRtechX)
- Private Equity (Private Equity Insights)
- Finance and leadership (Presidents Summit, CFO Insights)
- Retail(Retail Insights)
- Sales Efficiency (SetSales)
A growing portfolio of 9 industry-leading brands, built organically and acquired.
The Opportunity
This is your chance to shape a fast-paced, high-growth business. If you have bold leadership, exceptional communication, and passive (but ambitious) confidence, then this role is a perfect fit. You’ll relish the challenges, thrive in a dynamic environment, and drive rapid growth with a clear vision.
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Your responsibilities include:
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Team Leadership
- Recruit, build, and develop a high-performing squad.
- Set clear expectations and provide detailed feedback for performance growth.
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Execution and Strategy
- Drive growth at a rapid pace, implementing new ideas and scaling innovative solutions.
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Brand & Networking Growth
- Establish United Media as the go-to destination for industry knowledge, inspiration, and networking.
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Conference Operations & Strategy
- Supervise planning, budget, and execution of high-profile conferences.
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Client & Business Development
- Identify partnerships to expand with existing clients and coordinate with business development teams for new acquisitions.
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Cross-Team Coordination
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure project goals are achieved efficiently.
Our Offer
Location & Work Culture
- Based at our London HQ (near Sloane Square).
- In-person work focused on growth, collaboration and pushing professional limits.
Why Join Us?
✔ Impactful Leadership – Directly shape and grow a dynamic business. ✔ Incredible Team – Collaborate with a sharp, influential group of industry experts. ✔ Travel Opportunities – Join our worldwide conferences. ✔ Competitive Salary – Recognised fair marketplace compensation.
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Requirements
We're looking for sharp, unconventional thinkers with the following attributes:
Ideal Candidates Have:
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+4 years’ experience from a high-impact environment such as:
- Management consulting
- Investment banking
- Top-tier corporate teams or an ambitious start-up
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Education: A Bachelor’s degree with honours (or outstanding results). An MBA is a strong asset.
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Driven by: Strong commercial awareness, a genuine passion for building and leading companies.
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Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal ability to influence, inspire, and engage.
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Proven Result Track Record: A reputation for meeting results across fast-paced environments.
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Eligibility: Must have UK/EU/US work permit eligibility.
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