International Business Development Associate
International Business Development Associate (Entry-Level or Experienced)
Location: Bristol (Office-Based)
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 base + uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE: £50,000 – £60,000
Top Performers: £70,000 – £80,000+
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm – 9:00pm (U.S. market hours)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Relocation Opportunity: U.S. office placement available after 6–12 months
Launch Your Career in International Business
Are you ambitious, driven, and ready to kickstart your career in international sales and events? Join our fast-growing Bristol-based team, working on major B2B exhibitions across the United States.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on commercial experience, with full training provided, clear progression routes, and the potential to relocate to the U.S.
About Us
At Business Show Media, we produce world-renowned exhibitions that connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. As our presence in the U.S. market continues to grow, we're expanding our international sales team in Bristol and investing in the next generation of business development professionals.
The Role
As an International Business Development Associate, you will:
Research and identify target companies in the U.S. market
Contact business owners and senior decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn
Qualify leads and generate interest in our U.S.-based events
Book meetings and hand over sales-ready leads to senior team members
Support outbound sales campaigns and market growth strategies
Progress into senior sales, event management, or U.S.-based roles based on performance
What We’re Looking For
Experience isn’t required — we’re looking for potential. If you’re coachable, confident, and motivated, we’ll teach you everything else.
You should be:
Highly ambitious and eager to build a long-term career
Comfortable speaking with professionals and decision-makers
Resilient, driven, and goal-oriented
Interested in international business and open to relocation
Based in or near Bristol and available to work U.S. hours
What You’ll Get
Competitive base salary of £25,000 – £28,000
Uncapped commission structure
Year 1 OTE of £50,000 – £60,000
Top performers earning £70,000 – £80,000+
Full sales training and one-on-one mentoring
Progression into senior sales, events, or relocation to the U.S.
The chance to work on major U.S. exhibitions in cities like Las Vegas, Miami, and New York
A collaborative, ambitious office environment with regular team incentives and social events
Apply Now
If you're Bristol-based, ready to grow, and excited about building a career in international sales and events, we want to hear from you. This is more than a job — it’s a springboard to a global career.
Submit your application today to start your journey.
About Business Show Media Ltd
At Business Show Media, we organise some of the world’s largest B2B exhibitions, focused on empowering businesses through live, face-to-face events.
Our dedication to supporting brands across the globe has earned us several sector awards, as well as recognition for our employment practices and individual staff achievements.
Based in Bristol with teams in Asia and Australia, we’re growing fast and seeking passionate individuals who align with our values!