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London - Hybrid Working; 2 days in the office
Salary up to £50K + OTE £60K + Benefits
Are you a natural relationship-builder with a passion for events, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships?
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join a dynamic commercial team, selling sponsorship packages across a diverse conferences and events portfolio while recruiting and managing key partners. If you thrive on consultative sales, enjoy working with senior stakeholders, and love seeing the impact of your work at live events, this could be the role for you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Sponsorship & Partnerships - Drive partner recruitment, sell tailored sponsorship packages, and create strategic commercial solutions.
- Stakeholder Management - Build long-term relationships, take a consultative approach, and professionally represent the brand at events.
- Event & Marketing Collaboration - Work closely with event and marketing teams to ensure seamless sponsor activations and promotions.
- Financial & Performance Goals - Achieve sales targets, maintain profitability, and provide regular performance insights.
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience in B2B conference and event sponsorship sales.
- Confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
- Ability to strategically plan and prioritise partner engagement.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Strong CRM experience, excellent presentation skills, and a flair for consultative selling.
- A collaborative, professional, and proactive mindset—passionate about delivering top-tier service.
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team that works across multiple departments, fostering innovation and meaningful partnerships. This role offers a mix of strategic planning, relationship management, and hands-on involvement in high-profile events - so no two days are ever the same! Occasional travel required.
Ready to make an impact in the events and partnerships space? Apply now or contact Helen Yarrow at Jackson Barnes Recruitment for more information.
About Jackson Barnes Recruitment
Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions:
- Conference producer
- Sales - Sponsorship Sales, Exhibition Sales, Delegate Sales, Media Sales
- Event marketing
- Event management
We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas, with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.
