Business development manager in conference sponsorship

Private Equity Insights is a global community connecting private equity professionals, investors and industry leaders through conferences, networking and industry insights. Our events bring together key decision-makers from across the private equity ecosystem to exchange ideas, build relationships and discover new opportunities. Private Equity Insights is part of United Media, a global B2B media and conferences group.

• Build strong, long-term relationships with an existing portfolio of sponsors, driving renewals and repeat business.
• Identify opportunities to upsell, cross-sell and increase sponsorship revenue within your portfolio.
• Identify, pitch and close new sponsorship opportunities to expand our client base.
• Take responsibility for achieving ambitious individual sales and retention targets.
• Work closely with our content and delivery teams to ensure sponsors receive a high-quality experience and see value in their partnerships.

• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience.
• A proven track record of achieving or exceeding individual revenue targets.
• Experience managing client relationships, retaining customers and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Confidence engaging, pitching and negotiating with senior decision-makers.
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to identify new revenue opportunities.
• Ambition, resilience and ownership – you take responsibility for your portfolio, performance and results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Competitive salary and market-leading OTE.
• Significant ownership and responsibility from day one.
• The opportunity to work closely with our senior leadership team.
• International travel to our conferences.
• Training, coaching and ongoing development.
• Strong opportunities for internal progression as we continue to grow.
• As soon as possible.
• Monday–Friday, we work from our WeWork office in Victoria, London. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, we do not offer remote work.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.