Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager - Sponsorship
Location: Brighton (Office based)
Hours: Full time, permanent
Pay: Up to 30,000 per annum + OTE commission of 5%

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager - Sponsorship to join one of our clients, a growing business based in Brighton. This role offers the chance to work on international projects that promote innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days
• Additional personal "MeDay" and a paid volunteer day each year
• Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection
• Enhanced family-friendly leave pay
• Wellbeing benefits including healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, and virtual GP
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
• Opportunity for international travel

The Requirements:

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within business development, conferences or media
• Experience closing deals with senior stakeholders
• Fluent Portuguese is highly advantageous but not essential
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive, driven approach in fast-paced, target-led environments
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Flexibility with working hours and willingness to travel internationally for events

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving new business through proactive outreach and consultative selling
• Achieving and exceeding sponsorship revenue targets across international events
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with C-suite executives and global brands
• Delivering tailored sponsorship solutions to drive ROI and renewals
• Staying ahead of trends in agri-tech, food-tech, and sustainability
• Collaborating with internal teams to craft compelling propositions
• Representing the company at global conferences, supporting sponsors, and driving renewals

If you're keen to join an innovative and supportive team where you can make an impact within a forward-thinking, global organisation, then please apply to this Business Development Manager - Sponsorship role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9:00am - 5:30pm.