Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Our clients are looking a motivated BDM to grow our event sponsorship portfolio, Awards and Research. You’ll build pipeline, secure meetings, qualify opportunities, and support proposals to close deals. Ideal for a driven individual with 3–5 years’ B2B sales experience looking to accelerate their career in media and events.

Basic salary £50k-55k OTE £85k - £100k

Hybrid working 3 days in the office

The successful candidate will have Financial Services and knowledge – please do not apply otherwise – thank you

Business Development Manager

Research and identify potential sponsors and clients across relevant industries.

Drive outreach via email, phone, and LinkedIn to secure meetings with senior decision-makers.

Sell a range of solutions including event sponsorships, research-led products (insight reports, webinars), and advertising campaigns.

Conduct discovery calls to understand client objectives, timelines, and budgets, ensuring a clear next step from every conversation.

Build and maintain strong client and sponsor relationships before, during, and after campaigns and events.

Prepare high-quality sales materials, proposals, and partnership documentation (c.5 proposals per week).

Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, including contacts, activity, pipeline stages, and next steps.

Collaborate with marketing and events teams to ensure all deliverables are executed effectively.

Support on-site sponsor engagement and event-day operations as required.

Business Development Manager

3–5 years’ experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles (events, media, or SaaS preferred).

Experience in outbound prospecting.

Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders—emails, calls, and presentations.

Strong organisation and time management skills; ability to prioritise accounts and maintain a meticulous CRM.

Coachable, curious, and resilient with a hunter mindset.

Comfortable handling objections and confirming next steps on every interaction.

Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; CRM experience a plus.

Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Teams.

Experience working in financial industry.

Business Development Manager

Positive, proactive, and willing to take initiative.

Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Team player with a collaborative approach.

Comfortable engaging with senior-level professionals.

Enthusiastic about events, marketing, and client engagement.

Business Development Manager

Competitive salary + commission.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Friendly, supportive, and ambitious team environment.

Opportunities to attend industry-leading events

Business Development Manager

Immediate interviews

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