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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - AGENCY

Employer
Live Recruitment
Location
Leicestershire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
25 Aug 2018

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Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

LG16335

This is a unique opportunity to join an award winning boutique event agency and take on a pivotal role in developing the business!

THE COMPANY



With a fantastic team of like minded events people this agency keeps wining new clients and growing their close knit team. With in house event logistics, live event production, communications and creative this boutique agency really is a cut above the "usual". The events they deliver are broad and include conferences, product launches, exhibitions and incentive programs - with some very large budgets and delegate numbers in the 1,000's.



With a broad portfolio of international events and clients covering sectors including technology, there has never been a better time to join this thriving independent agency



THE ROLE



Due to continued success and growth of the company they are now looking for an experienced BDM to come on board and help drive the business forward. Broad role responsibilities will include:



Developing sales strategy inline with business objectives

Actively developing business from new clients

Generating new leads and converting leads from marketing activities

Working with internal teams and the wider business

Identifying new opportunities

Developing business with existing clients and upselling

Developing RFP's and proposals

Pitching for business

Building long lasting relationships

Networking at events and trade shows

Line management and development of the team



THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in seeking out and winning business ideally gained from working within an event agency environment, although other event related backgrounds will also be considered. Candidates need to have a solid understanding of the events market and have experience of creating RFP responses and proposals. Candidates must have strengths in developing relationships and identifying opportunities, as well as pitching for business. A delivery background in this area would be useful but more importantly is ability to build instant rapport and develop long term relationships with clients.



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



Don't miss your opportunity to join this great agency - click below to apply!

Company

Live Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency for the live events industry looking after the businesses and people who work in event / experiential agencies, corporate clients, venues and associations. Whether you’re looking to build your team or get a new and exciting job in events, you’ve come to the right place.

Our website carries the latest vacancies, careers and job opportunities and is constantly updated with the latest Event opportunities as they become available.

Read our latest article: Will you win the race to scale up your event recruitment?

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 616 3500
Location
55 Colmore Row
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 2AA
United Kingdom

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