Business Development Manager - events

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – CORPORATE EVENTS

If building relationships comes naturally to you, you enjoy networking with decision-makers, and you understand the corporate events industry, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

 

Our client is an established and rapidly growing events company specialising in conferences, product launches, gala dinners, audiovisual productions and large-scale corporate events. They are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help expand their client base and secure exciting new projects.

Working directly with the business owners, you will identify new business opportunities, develop long-term client relationships, and represent a respected brand within the corporate events industry.

 

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company laptop and cellphone.
• Direct access to business owners and strategic decision-making.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth.
• Exposure to exciting, high-profile corporate events and productions.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the corporate market.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event agencies, venues and strategic partners.
• Develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline.
• Meet with prospective clients to understand their event requirements and prepare tailored proposals.
• Attend networking events and industry functions to grow the company's presence.
• Work closely with the operations and production teams to ensure seamless project handovers.
• Develop strategies to increase market share and revenue.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and competitor activity.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

 

What do you bring to the table?

• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Experience within the corporate events, audiovisual, exhibition, conferencing, hospitality or related industry.
• A proven track record of winning new business and developing long-term client relationships.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially minded.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Based in Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, Johannesburg or surrounding areas.

 

Highly advantageous

• Existing network within the corporate events industry.
• Experience selling event solutions, AV, exhibitions, conferencing, hospitality or corporate experiences.
• Afrikaans proficiency.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

 

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