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Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 22 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£65,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Business Tourism and Events Strategic Lead offers a salary of £65,000 plus excellent benefits and is based in Birmingham with hybrid working options.
- The role involves shaping Birmingham and the West Midlands as a premier destination for business tourism and major events, requiring proven experience in business tourism or a similar commercial role.
- Candidates should possess strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a successful track record in developing and delivering strategic plans.
- The position demands commercial acumen to drive income generation, public speaking confidence, and a passion for promoting the region on national and international platforms.
- This opportunity not only allows for career growth but also enables the successful candidate to make a significant impact on economic growth and international recognition for the area.
65,000 + fantastic benefits!
Birmingham (Hybrid / flexible working hours!)
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping Birmingham and the West Midlands as a world-class destination for business tourism and major events? This is your chance to drive strategy, build powerful industry connections, and make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We're looking for a visionary Business Tourism and Events Strategic Lead to spearhead business development, attract global conferences, and oversee a high-performing team. If you're passionate about the tourism and events industry, commercially driven, and thrive in leadership roles, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing:
" Champion Birmingham & the West Midlands as a premier conference and events destination.
" Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract international business tourism and major events.
" Lead the Convention Bureau and ensure commercial income targets are achieved.
" Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry leaders, VisitBritain, and key business event organisations.
" Oversee the Convention Bureau and Major Events budget, ensuring maximum impact and ROI.
" Lead a dynamic team, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching and training.
" Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating new technologies to enhance business development and income generation.
" Support and drive high-value bidding processes to secure large-scale events for the region.
" Collaborate with marketing teams to craft compelling campaigns and content that attract event organisers and key stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
" Proven experience in business tourism, event strategy, or a similar commercial role.
" Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
" A track record of developing and delivering successful strategic plans.
" Commercial acumen with the ability to drive income generation and business growth.
" Confidence in public speaking and representing the region at a national and international level.
" Passion for Birmingham and the West Midlands, with a drive to position it as a global destination.
Why Join this exciting business?
" Competitive Salary: 65,000 + excellent benefits package.
" Flexible Working: Hybrid options to support work-life balance.
" Career Growth: Opportunity to shape and grow a key sector for the region.
" Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in driving economic growth and international recognition.
Interested to know more? Contact Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Birmingham or click apply today!
