Business Development Manager

5 days per week - office based in Wimbledon up to £45,000 + Uncapped Commission

Handle Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing exhibitions business to find an ambitious Business Development Manager ready to make a real impact.

This is a standout opportunity to join a well-funded, high-growth company with bold expansion plans, a newly refurbished South West London office, and recognition as one of the Best Places to Work 2026. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-energy team where success is rewarded and progression is real. The Role As BD Manager, you'll take ownership of driving new business across exhibition space and sponsorship sales. Working closely with senior leadership-including the Group Head of Sales and Managing Director-you'll play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the portfolio. What You'll Be Doing

Driving revenue through exhibition stand and sponsorship sales

Building and converting a strong pipeline of new business opportunities

Meeting and exceeding KPIs, including high-volume outreach and monthly sales targets

Leading client meetings to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions

Creating compelling proposals that clearly demonstrate value

Managing client relationships end-to-end to maximise retention and ROI

Handling inbound enquiries quickly and professionally

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce (or similar CRM)

Collaborating on marketing initiatives to attract and engage clients

What We're Looking For

Proven success in sales, commercial, or business development roles

Strong track record in new business acquisition and account management

Experience in exhibitions, events, or conferences (highly desirable)

Confident user of Salesforce or similar CRM systems

A proactive, target-driven mindset with excellent communication skills

Why Apply? If you're a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, this is your chance to join a business where your impact will be visible-and rewarded.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.