Business Development Manager – SuperReturn

Overview

In this role, you drive revenue growth for the SuperReturn portfolio by identifying new opportunities and building value-driven sponsorship partnerships. You will cultivate consultative, C-suite level relationships with private equity, private credit, and venture capital stakeholders, while coordinating with internal teams to deliver tailored sponsorships. The position blends market insight, strategic planning, and client engagement across a fast-growing portfolio in a leading events business. You will represent SuperReturn at industry events and help scale the revenue potential through smart, agile approaches.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (27 after two years)
• hybrid/work-from-anywhere flexibility
• private medical cover
• ShareMatch scheme
• volunteering 4 days/year with charity match
• LinkedIn Learning and bespoke training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and develop sponsorship sales strategies across the SuperReturn portfolio
• Build and manage client portfolios and negotiate contracts to deliver value-driven partnerships
• Develop market research, strategic plans, and presentations to inform business decisions
• Coordinate with internal teams and attend industry events to support deals and relationships
• Represent SuperReturn at events and be a trusted face in the ecosystem
• Deliver bespoke sponsorship packages beyond transactions to foster long-term partnerships

Key requirements

• Proven experience in consultative, relationship-driven sales (B2B preferred)
• Strong track record of pipeline development and deal closure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders (C-suite)
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently in a hybrid setup
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and events

• Relationship-building
• Adaptability to change
• Feedback-oriented and self-aware
• CRM systems familiarity
• Sales enablement tools familiarity
• Understanding of private markets ecosystem

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