https://goo.gl/rTXQqV Role: Business Development Director - Live EventsSalary: £50,000 - £65,000 £100K OTE (uncapped) Additional Benefits - mobile, healthcare, pension, etc.Location: London (Home Based & Client Visits).Company:Our client are an innovative and niche events agency who specialise in live events, sales conferences, roadshows, large customer conferences and incentive events. With a dedicated and professional team the company have built up an excellent knowledge in the industry and have an impressive portfolio of global organisations such as Cisco, Unilever and IBM among others. Due to consistent growth our client are now looking for a Business Development Director to join the business and be instrumental in growing their great client base. The Business Development Director will have at least 5 years' experience within the live events industry and have experience of selling conferences/live customer conferences/experiential events.The Role: Business Development DirectorAs a Business Development Director you will be responsible for devising and implementing a strategic new business plan with a view to winning fantastic clients for the business.You will not initially be managing, this is a pure strategic new business role. There is a potential to grow a team around you.At the moment our client generate their new business through referrals, growing existing accounts and networking however there are circa 450 companies that they want to target so as a Business Development Director you will look to target some of these companies, set up meetings etc.One the client is engaged and on board you will pass the account over to a Client Relationship Manager and continue your hunting.Reporting directly into the MD of the business.The Candidate:The successful Business Development Director will have at least 5 years' experience selling live events/conferences/experiential events/customer conferences/roadshows. Our client are not looking for candidates selling exhibitions - it must be live events.The individual will be a senior sales professional and have an excellent track record of success within their previous roles.The candidate must have experience of devising an effective sales strategy and holding meetings with C Level decision makers in organisations.The Business Development Director will be a new business hunter, professional, driven, motivated and passionate about the industry.Our client are based in Surrey however you would not have to regularly go to the office, you would mostly be meeting with clients and working from home.If this Business Development Director opportunity sounds of interest then get in touch today! Our client are able to interview immediately. You can send your CV directly to Harriet Johnston - [email protected]. Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the Business Development Director role please give me a call on [Removed] . Sales
