Spanish speaking Business Development Manager – Events & Exhibitions

Company: The Language Business
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Location: London
Job Description:

Spanish speaking Business Development Manager


Languages


Spanish & English


Location


Hybrid — Central London (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)


The Company


Our client is a global events and exhibitions company, organising some of Europe’s most exciting shows. They’re expanding their European sales team and looking for a driven, Spanish speaking Business Development Manager to help grow their presence across the continent.


The Job


As a Spanish speaking Business Development Manager, your role will be to develop sales of their event in Barcelona, to exhibitors and sponsors. Your clients will be a mix of previous exhibitors and new prospects you research and approach yourself. The role offers a good balance of new business development and account management.


Typical job responsibilities will include:



  • Sell exhibition and sponsorship opportunities

  • Build commercial relationships with senior decision-makers

  • Identify new business opportunities

  • Manage full sales cycles for sponsorship or commercial deals

  • Build and maintain relationships with mid-level stakeholders

  • Prepare tailored proposals and contracts

  • Maintain up-to-date records in Salesforce and other tools

  • Provide accurate sales forecasts

  • Participate in planning and feedback with internal teams


Candidate profile



  • Fluent in Spanish

  • Educated to university degree level — any subject

  • Previous sales experience in any sector is an advantage but not essential — no B2B events experience required, as structured sales training is provided

  • A strong competitive desire to succeed in sales — personality is key

  • Exposure to international events and markets is an advantage but not essential


Salary & Working hours


£30,000–£33,000 basic + 40% commission (OTE c. £50,000). After a 6-month probation, basic salary increases to £36,000.


Monday–Thursday office-based, 9:00am–5:30pm. Friday remote working from home, 9:00am–1:00pm.

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Posted: August 26th, 2026