Business Development Executive

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Business Development
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SKILLS

B2B sales Communication skills Salesforce Client relationship management Event sponsorship Business development CRM

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Executive

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: London

Experience Level: Entry and Junior level

Salary: £10k - £50k

Job Type: Full-time

Work Type: On-site

About the Role

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for connecting people and solving problems? We’re looking for an ambitious and motivated Business Development Executive to join our growing sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and build a rewarding career in B2B sales and events. You'll personally identify new opportunities, build relationships with potential clients, and secure sponsorship for our high-quality networking events.

What the job involves

  • Engaging with prospective clients across the education, healthcare or the public sector industries
  • Learning how to confidently pitch our event sponsorship opportunities
  • Booking and attending client calls and online meetings
  • Helping manage client relationships before, during and after events
  • Maintaining and updating the CRM system (Salesforce) with sales activity and client information
  • Supporting event delivery and meeting clients face-to-face onsite
  • Seeking insights into industry trends and client needs to inform your personal outreach

Who you are

  • A strong desire to learn and grow within a dynamic B2B sales environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to take initiative
  • Confidence to engage with professionals at all levels
  • Organised, with good attention to detail
  • Experience in sales, customer service, events or business development
  • A willingness to learn and engage with your own development

Salary Benchmarks

Sales & Business Development

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Entry

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Company Information

[Employer hidden] runs events for a range of industries in Europe and the US, ranging from healthcare to HR, to bring professionals together and enable successful business interactions. The company handles all aspects of event management, from securing relevant audiences to training staff and teams to industry standards.

[Employer hidden] has displayed substantial growth and made several acquisitions towards expanding the scope of the events it operates, including US eCommerce conference managers CommerceNext. Its portfolio includes some of the fastest-growing events, including Tech Show London, and the company has received an impressive number of awards for its exhibitions.

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