Business Development Executive (Progression To Event Sales Manager)

Location: Bristol (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 basic, plus uncapped commission
Realistic OTE: £50,000 +
Progression: Pathway to Event Manager

About the Company

Business Show Media delivers large-scale global business exhibitions that connect thousands of entrepreneurs and senior decision-makers each year.

We are known for developing Business Development professionals into Event Managers and senior commercial leaders.

The Role

We are hiring a Business Development Manager (BDM) focused on the UK market.

This role is heavily focused on lead generation via email and LinkedIn outreach, qualifying prospects, and booking opportunities for the wider commercial team.

It’s ideal for someone who enjoys research, outreach strategy, and building commercial pipelines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and researching UK-based prospects

• Conducting high-volume email and LinkedIn outreach

• Generating and qualifying new business opportunities

• Booking meetings and creating commercial pipelines

• Supporting wider sales campaigns

• Working toward progression into Event Management

Earnings & Progression

• £25,000 – £28,000 basic

• Uncapped commission

• Realistic OTE: £50,000 +

• Clear progression pathway into Event Manager

• International travel opportunities long-term

• Structured training and mentoring

Who We’re Looking For

• Organised and commercially minded individuals

• Strong written communicators

• Motivated by progression into Event Management

• Bristol-based or able to commute

If you want to break into the global events industry and build a long-term career toward Event Management, this is the ideal starting point.