Business Development Manager – Delegate Sales

Overview

You will drive delegate sales for a premier life science events portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to nurture relationships and convert interest into attendance and sponsorship prospects. Within a fast-paced, face-to-face environment, you’ll help shape flagship events and support new launches, contributing to growth and industry impact. This role offers hands-on training, clear progression into sponsorship sales, and meaningful opportunities to connect professionals at leading gatherings.

Pay / Benefits

• In-person and hybrid working options
• Flexible work from home arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (27 after two years) and birthday leave
• Private medical cover
• ShareMatch scheme
• Volunteer days and charity matching

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with potential delegates for flagship events
• Create opportunities through showcase presentations at partnership events with Jefferies Investment Bank
• Develop new business relationships while nurturing existing client connections
• Grow into sponsorship sales opportunities with full training support
• Shape the success of industry-leading events through delegate acquisition and contribute to new event launches
• Help life science professionals connect and collaborate at prestigious gatherings

Key requirements

• A proven record of achieving and exceeding goals
• Experience in sales or commercial environments
• Strong organizational abilities and self-motivation
• Natural relationship-building capabilities
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new skills

• Relationship-building
• Collaborative spirit
• Self-motivation
• Sales experience
• Commercial environment experience
• Organizational skills

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