Business Development Manager - Event Supplier

HYBRID WORKING + EXCELLENT PROGRESSION + BONUSES - A unique opportunity to join this award-winning events supplier who work across a huge variety of festivals, sports and outdoor events across the UK!

THE COMPANY

With an innovative and creative approach this specialist event supplier is one of the best at what they do, and is renowned for delivering high-performance festival bars and event solutions for a portfolio of some of the most impressive outdoor events across the country. With projects spanning from London to the Isle of Wight and all the way to Scotland they deliver a service which is second to none, encompassing full end-to-end delivery, production management of pop-up venues, and activations at exciting events across the UK.

They are now looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join their team and support in the growth and development of existing and new clients! 

THE ROLE

As Business Development Manager you will focus on driving sales growth, forging new partnerships, and managing key accounts.

Responsibilities will include:

-          Developing and maintaining key accounts

-          Forecasting and data analysis

-          Budget creation and management

-          Client and stakeholder liaison

-          Managing a pipeline of clients

-          Securing repeat and new business

-          Creating proposals for new events

-          Attending events, site visits, and client meetings

-          Researching new events and venues

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will come from a similar background in outdoor events with an excellent commercial mindset, as well as experience in proactive sales and account management. An understanding of the hospitality industry is desired, and knowledge of alcohol brands and food trends would also be beneficial.

In return, you will gain the chance to work within a vibrant, sociable, and friendly environment that offers fantastic progression and development opportunities, along with hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. With the company growing quickly and new partnerships being made, this is an excellent time to join!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

VACANCY REFERENCE: GS12397