Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: London
Salary: Base & Commission £56,000 p.a. OTE uncapped
Job type: Full time – Permanent
We are a mid-sized, fast growing B2B media company with a portfolio of leading publications, websites, newsletter and video podcast productions that are globally distributed to senior positioned Gambing/Gaming Industry professionals worldwide. We have a supportive, community feel within the company with regular socials. We believe in developing talent into responsible and leadership roles.
Our organisation powers the Gambling/Gaming Industry’s most prestigious awards programme for the last 10 years. The awards are hosted in London, Las Vegas and Asia
The Role
Due to growth, we are seeking a highly motivated, positive minded, sociable, strong business development individual to sell annual awards sponsorships to industry manufacturers and other relevant organisations. The successful applicant will take ownership of ensuring existing sponsors re-sign, drive revenue from new sponsors plus identify additional areas to increase sponsorship sales. The event includes 3 awards programmes annually.
Main Responsibilities
- Consultative selling verbally via phone & video calls plus in-person
- Attending industry-related conferences and events (outside of the U.K.)
- keeping up to date with industry news trends and developments
- Meeting KPIs and targets
- Creating engaging, effective and persuasive sales pitches
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience of selling event sponsorships (min. 2 years)
- Desire to exceed targets with a hard-working attitude thus willingness to go further and beyond the ‘shift’.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent administration, interpersonal and organisational skills
- A self-motivated individual that enjoys working within a team of strong salespeople
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Monthly/Quarterly/Annual commission targets – commission paid on all sales generated.
- On-going in-house training from experienced management team.
- Structured career progression
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
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