Salary: £28,000-£32,000 basic, OTE up to £55,000 (Year 1)
Location: London Bridge, London (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time

ARE YOU A DRIVEN AND AMBITIOUS GO-GETTER LOOKING TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL SALES CAREER?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy interacting with senior decision-makers, and want the opportunity to earn uncapped commission? If so, Global Insight Conferences is looking for a Business Development Specialist to join our high-energy team!

ABOUT US

At Global Insight Conferences, we deliver industry-leading business events that bring together senior professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. We pride ourselves on creating high-impact conferences that provide sponsors and exhibitors with valuable opportunities to showcase their expertise.

THE ROLE

You’ll be responsible for securing sponsorship and exhibition opportunities across our conferences. You’ll research new industries, build relationships with key decision-makers, and develop bespoke sponsorship packages that deliver real ROI for clients.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Identifying and researching new industry sectors and potential sponsors.
• Building and maintaining a sales database.
• Cold-calling new business prospects and nurturing warm leads.
• Engaging with senior decision-makers via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Creating compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to client needs.
• Managing current client accounts and ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Attending and running conferences, ensuring sponsors receive exceptional service on the day.
• Collaborating with marketing to optimise sales and lead generation strategies.
  Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a high-energy, tenacious, and ambitious individual who is excited about working in a sales-driven environment.

• Minimum of one years work experience (sales experience preferred but not essential).
• Confident communicator – comfortable engaging with senior professionals.
• Self-motivated and target-driven, with a hunger for success.
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – proactive in finding new business opportunities.
• A professional and well-presented approach when dealing with clients.