Business Development Manager – Sponsorship & Events Sales

If you're an experienced B2B salesperson who enjoys selling high-value solutions to senior decision-makers, this is an opportunity to join one of the most respected businesses in the global events industry.

Recently acquired by a leading international media group, this business produces market-leading conferences, summits, and networking events focused on the future of Agriculture, Food, Nutrition, Sustainability, and Climate Innovation.

Their events attract senior leaders, investors, multinational corporations, and disruptive startups from around the world.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for selling:

• Event sponsorship packages
• Exhibition opportunities
• Digital media and marketing solutions
• Strategic partnership opportunities

Across a portfolio of internationally recognised conferences held in locations such as London, Dubai, Singapore, Chicago, San Francisco, and São Paulo.

This is a consultative sales role where you'll engage directly with senior stakeholders, helping organisations increase their visibility, generate commercial opportunities, and position themselves at the centre of conversations shaping the future of food and agriculture.

Why This Role Stands Out

Unlike many sales roles, you'll be representing products that clients genuinely want to discuss.

The events bring together innovators, investors, technology companies, food producers, and global brands to solve some of the world's biggest challenges around sustainability, food security, and nutrition.

You'll be selling access, influence, networking, thought leadership, and commercial growth - not just another software platform or generic service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Winning sponsorship and exhibition revenue across a portfolio of global events
• Developing relationships with senior executives and commercial leaders
• Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close
• Attending industry events and international conferences
• Working closely with research and production teams to identify commercial opportunities

Who They're Looking For

• 2+ years' B2B sales experience
• Proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets
• Strong consultative selling skills
• Comfortable engaging senior-level decision makers
• Commercially ambitious and motivated by earnings
• Business Development experience in events, media, sponsorship highly beneficial

The Package

• £38,000 - £44,000 base salary
• Double OTE
• Hybrid working (3 days Brighton office)
• International travel opportunities
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Career development within a growing international business

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven salesperson who wants to sell meaningful products, work with global clients, and build a long-term career within a high-growth events and media business.

How to Apply
Submit a CV to be considered – please ensure you match the required experience as stated in the advert.

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