| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Business or Strategic Mgmt. | Recruiter Reference: | compass/TP/1409332/125812 |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Up to £40,000 DOE |
A hands on and proactive Business Development Manager position responsible for the performance of the conference and events (C&E) sales team and the growth of C&E business at Unity Place.
An important part of the role will be to develop beneficial and productive relationships with new C&E clients, especially those from Venue Agencies, Live Communication Agencies and Associations. As such the person fulfilling this role will have strong client relationships within the UK C&E market.
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in the development and production of sales and marketing materials and manage awareness and participation in industry trade shows and exhibitions.
What we'll give:• Will have extensive sales experience within the conference and events industry
• Will be experienced in achieving KPI’s, producing sales plans and targets, and developing
business strategy to achieve growth expectations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a proactive sales role, preferably within a high-profile Conference
& Events venue, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Thorough working knowledge of all key event market segments and key clients within each segment
• Multi-function selling experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a C&E Business Development role with a proven track record of
achieving and exceeding sales targets
• High degree of commercial awareness and to be able to understand links between sales and
profit
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.
We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!
We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.