Business Development Associate (Open To Graduates & Career Changers, Traini at Business Show Media Ltd

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

29000.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Business development, Lead generation, Communication, Relationship building, Prospecting, Negotiation, Pipeline management, Target-driven, Resilience, Customer-facing, LinkedIn, Cold calling

Industry

Events Services

Description

Business Development Associate (Open To Graduates & Career Changers, Training Provided) Location: Bristol (Office-Based) Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 base (DOE) + uncapped commission OTE (Year 1): £50,000 – £60,000 Top Performers: £75,000+ Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Us Business Show Media is a fast-growing global events company behind some of the world’s most exciting business exhibitions. We bring together entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders, creating environments where ideas turn into real commercial opportunities. With major events across London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore, we’re continuing to expand - and investing heavily in the next generation of sales talent. The Opportunity This is an entry point into a high-performance sales career with genuine progression. As a Business Development Associate, you’ll focus on building new business opportunities, connecting with decision-makers, sparking interest, and creating a strong pipeline for the sales team. Your work will directly impact revenue and event growth. If you’re driven and consistent, you’ll quickly progress into a closing role, with a clear path toward becoming an Event Sales Manager. What You’ll Be Doing Proactively sourcing and qualifying new business opportunities Reaching out to decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn Building early-stage relationships with potential exhibitors and sponsors Understanding client goals and identifying where our events can add value Booking qualified meetings and handing over warm opportunities to sales Keeping pipeline and activity data organised and up to date Collaborating with internal teams to maximise lead generation Who You Are You’re motivated, confident, and eager to build a career in sales. You’re not afraid to pick up the phone and enjoy the challenge of turning conversations into opportunities. Clear and confident communicator Self-motivated with a strong work ethic Positive, resilient, and target-driven Interested in business and commercial environments Ambitious and motivated by progression and earning potential Experience in sales or customer-facing roles is a plus, but not required - we provide full training and support. What You’ll Get £25,000 – £29,000 base salary Uncapped commission (OTE £50,000 – £60,000 in Year 1) Top performers earning £75,000+ Ongoing training and development from day one Defined progression into Event Sales and Event Sales Manager Exposure to major UK and international events A collaborative, energetic team environment Incentives, rewards, and regular team socials Ready to Apply? If you want to build a career where effort directly drives your progression and earnings, this is a strong place to start. Apply now and begin your path toward Event Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Associate is responsible for proactively sourcing and qualifying new business opportunities to build a strong sales pipeline. They will engage with decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn to secure meetings and contribute to event revenue growth.