North West - A unique role offering the opportunity to join a fantastic production and technical supply company within the events industry.

The Company

Established in 2017, this forward thinking business is owned and run by technical specialists and offers turnkey solutions including technical design, production delivery and technical equipment provision to the events industry. Focusing initially within the festivals and music events, this production company still services this dynamic sector of the industry whilst also now offering services on corporate event projects, trade shows and venue installs. Working both in the UK and overseas, their expert team of permanent specialists and committed freelancers ensures that they remain a leader in cutting edge technical production provision!

The Role

Due to the ongoing success of the business, they are now looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the sales function within the business. Responsibilities will be broad and will include:

-          Proactively driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities

-          Leading client relationships and developing accounts

-          Working with the senior team to develop a company business development strategy

-          Targeting brand new prospective clients and converting into confirmed business

-          Collaborating with the team of proposals and pitches

-          Leading client meetings and introductory calls

-          Producing repots on sales activity

-          Developing a forward pipeline to sustain ongoing growth

-          Deeply understanding the service offering of the business to position them within the wider market

The Candidate

We are seeking candidates with a solid knowledge of the events sector from a production or technical supply perspective who have proven business development experience. Candidates must be able to showcase their ability to proactively generate business opportunities and convert these into confirmed projects. Excellent relationship building and commercial skill sets are also incredibly key for this role. Any experience in devising sales strategies and managing sales teams would be beneficial.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LKS14202