Business Development Manager

WorldwideEvents

London

GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Job description

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Business Development Manager (Expo)

Chancery Lane, City of London

Reporting to: Buyer Relations Manager

Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in London Office)

Role Type: Full Time

Salary: c.£35- £40

OTE: c.£45-£50

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences at international events?

We have an opportunity for a motivated Business Development Executive to join the Buyer Relations team to work for Worldwide Events, the company behind m&i, Private Luxury Events, TFest and Amour.

Our story

Worldwide Events specialises in business-to-business trade events bringing together key players in the travel and events industry. We believe in making business joyful because networking should be fun!

The company is an established front-runner of the Meeting & Incentive, Luxury, and Romantic Travel sectors with events hosted in destinations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Istanbul, Seville, Oslo, The Bahamas, Jordan, Mexico - pretty great, right?

Our culture is diverse, and our people come from all over the world. We like open communication, flexible working and having a laugh because we want the office to be a place you'd like to come into each week.

Responsibilities:

Reach and exceed buyer recruitment targets every month
Manage full recruitment process from prospecting to confirmed attendance of buyers
Nurture a long-lasting relationship with clients and develop a thorough understanding of their business
Keep up with industry trends to advise on strategies and tactical development
Attend events to further develop relationships with clients and assist with onsite event management

About You:

Results-driven performer with a proven track record in sales, specifically in expos, trade shows, or sponsorship sales
Positive attitude and hunger to succeed in sales
Strength and confidence in selling as well as in-person presentations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills with good time management
Experience using a CRM and Office 365
Good people skills
Additional language skills are an advantage

Benefits:

36 days of holiday (including UK Bank Holidays)
Hybrid working - we work smart. We understand that everyone has a life outside of work, we hope we can enable you to live it! We operate on a hybrid working rota so teams spend half the week working in-office and the other half working from home
4pm finish on Fridays - start the weekend early!
Employee assistance programme available 24/7
Company Sick Leave
Private Health Scheme (involving a contribution from the company)
Enhanced maternity schemes
Monthly socials and learning opportunities

Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Worldwide Events. We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression. Our diversity fuels our innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Our Company Website:

www.wwideevents.com

Our Events Portfolio: