Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Hybrid Working (Events & Sponsorship)

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum + uncapped commission (on-target earnings of up to £50,000 based on sponsorship targets).

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (with flexible working hours).

Location: Rossendale, Hybrid – Office based 2 days/week (with free parking), remote for the rest.

Talentloop are exclusively partnering with a leading events and sponsorship company to help recruit a passionate and driven Business Development Manager to play a key role in their growth strategy. This role is ideal for someone with 4+ years of experience in business development or sponsorship sales, particularly within events or media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the business development strategy for sponsorships and client events.
• Proactively grow sponsorship revenue through outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Research and identify potential sponsors aligned with the company’s mission and values.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with sponsors, ensuring regular communication and meeting sponsor objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (events, marketing, and sales) to create tailored sponsorship packages.
• Attend events in the UK and abroad to represent the company, network, and drive sponsorship sales.
• Manage sponsor fulfilment, including event deliverables, invoicing, and post-event reviews.
• Track and report sponsorship progress and sales performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of sales experience, with a proven track record in business development or sponsorship sales.
• Experience in events or media sales is essential.
• Strong negotiation, pitching, and relationship management skills.
• High level of organisational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (preferably HubSpot) and strong IT skills.

Perks and Benefits:

• Uncapped commission
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office (free parking available).
• 22 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off, a mental health day, and extra holidays for Christmas/New Year closure.
• Loyalty holidays after 2+ years of service.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Summer working hours in July and August.
• Regular social events and a local business discount scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, growing team with exciting future prospects. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and drive growth, apply now to become an essential part of this growing business.

Talentloop are the exclusive recruitment partner for this role.