Business Development Executive

Ark Recruitment

  • Central London
  • £30,000-32,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Business Development ExecutiveCentral London – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)Salary: £30,000-£32,000B2B Events – Graduate OpportunityThe CompanyOur client is a global leader in large-scale B2B conferences and exhibitions, with over 20 years’ experience delivering world-class events that attract thousands of senior business professionals and internationally recognised sponsors. Their flagship tech-focused events provide a major platform for innovative start-ups and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and showcase their solutions.The RoleAn exciting entry-level role for a bright, ambitious graduate ready to launch a career in the B2B events industry. As Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in growing event audiences and exhibitor numbers, working closely with the Event Project Director.You will be responsible for:
  • Identifying and engaging senior decision-makers, offering complimentary VIP passes to attend events.
  • Start-up recruitment, researching, contacting, and securing exciting start-ups to exhibit.
  • Lead Generation, using provided data as well as your own initiative to source prospects via networking, online research, and industry connections.
  • Relationship Building, speaking daily with high-level professionals, writing engaging promotional emails, and updating the CRM (Salesforce)
The Person
  • Graduate with 2:1 or above (or equivalent).
  • Exceptional communication skills – confident and persuasive over the phone and in writing.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Resilient, motivated, and target-driven.
  • Creative thinker with a proactive approach to business development.
  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Why Apply?
  • Entry into a fast-paced, international B2B events career.
  • Global organisation with excellent long-term career progression.
  • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile tech events with influential industry leaders
If this role interests you, then apply now!

Ark Recruitment