Business Development Manager - B2B Events - Lightwater/Hybrid - Up to £45,000 + Uncapped Commission (£12k OTE 1st YR)

Do you love travel, outbound sales, building relationships, and leading a team? If so, this role is calling your name!

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3pm.

We're partnering with a dynamic B2B events business in Lightwater that has a rare opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager/Sales Manager to join their fantastic team.

This is a playing manager role, meaning you'll inherit well-established client relationships while building new ones. You'll also motivate, support, and lead a team of driven Business Development Executives.

If you're a proactive sales professional looking for a role in the events industry that involves travel and incredible perks, we want to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

✅ Up to £45k basic salary + uncapped commission (£12k OTE 1st Year)
✅ 26 work-from-home days per year.
✅ Early finish on Fridays.
✅ Fully expensed travel incentives (yes, trips to Europe for you + a guest!).
✅ Private healthcare insurance.
✅ Opportunities to travel to events worldwide.
✅ Strong pension contributions.
✅ Fun company socials (fully funded!).
✅ Career progression and growth opportunities.
✅ Free on-site parking.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

Identify and qualify new sales leads while maximizing client accounts.
Manage and support a talented team of Business Development Executives.
Pitch an impressive portfolio of events and digital platforms.
Build relationships with CEOs and C-suite executives across industries.
Travel to global events, meet clients face-to-face, and provide top-tier account management.
Who we're looking for:

Proven experience in B2B outbound business development sales.
Previous team leadership/management experience.
A highly motivated, ambitious individual who's driven by success
Confidence working in a target-driven environment.
Apply here with your CV