Business Development Executive – Corporate Events

Location:

Leeds (LS7) – West Yorkshire, North East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28k – 30k per year + commission + benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Sales Jobs

Advertiser:

Equals One Ltd

Job ID:

131056036

Posted On:

06 September 2024

Business Development Executive – Corporate Events

Salary: A£28,000 – A£30,000 pa + uncapped commission + benefits

Hybrid/Leeds LS7 – Driving licence required

Monday to Friday – Part-time or Full-time opportunity, Permanent

Why Join Us?

* Earn a generous base salary with the potential for uncapped commission on all business you win.
* Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home and our Leeds office.
* Benefit from discounted and complimentary hotel accommodations, a company mobile phone, and a work laptop.
* Take advantage of our comprehensive training and career development programs to advance your career.
* Participate in the company pension scheme (subject to qualifying criteria) and receive an annual bonus.

About Us:

Successful Events is an award winning, leading independent conference & events agency based in North Leeds. We have recently been highlighted as one of the top 100 event agencies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and friendly team environment. We work with a diverse range of clients from various industry sectors across the UK and manage events within the EMEA region and worldwide.

As the meetings and events industry recovers, we’re looking to expand our market share and drive new client acquisition. That’s where you come in! We are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive who has a specific experience in driving sales within the hotel/events industry. Please do not apply unless you have a background within this area.

Your Role but not limited to:

As a Business Development Executive, you will:

* Leverage your MICE sales background to hit the ground running.
* Focus on generating enquiries from new clients within the meetings, events, and learning sectors.
* Develop and nurture relationships with high-value clients.
* Drive new business acquisition in the meetings and events sector.

About You:

* Proven sales experience in a similar role within a hotel or venue, with a strong background in the hospitality/event industries.
* Expertise in building sales pipelines, managing bids, contracts, and presentations. Strong negotiation, influencing, and exemplary presentation and organisation skills.
* Confident, driven, and strategically minded with the gravitas to influence and network at a senior level.
* Self-motivated and target-oriented, with solid experience in account management.

Preferred Experience:

* B2B sales: 1 year
* Events management: 1 year
* Hotel industry: 1 year

Interested in this Business Development Executive role? Submit your updated CV today!

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