Business Development Manager

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Live! is where hospitality meets passion, ambition and unforgettable experiences. From world‑class stadiums to cultural landmarks, we create moments that matter, and we’re now looking for a driven, commercially astute Business Development Manager to shape the Conferences & Events (C&E) future at Ewood Park and Deepdale Stadium.

As Business Development Manager, you’ll own and deliver the C&E sales strategy, driving year‑on‑year growth through proactive selling, key account management and standout customer experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver a high‑performing Conferences & Events sales strategy, driving sustainable revenue and profit growth.
• Proactively win new business while nurturing and growing key local and national accounts to maximise market share.
• Inspire, coach and develop the onsite sales team, creating a motivated, engaged and results‑driven sales culture.
• Own the end‑to‑end sales journey, ensuring all enquiries, proposals and follow‑ups are delivered to exceptional standards.
• Use market insight, performance data and CRM tools to identify opportunities, forecast accurately and exceed targets.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including operations, marketing, central sales and senior leadership, to unlock wider opportunities.
• Act as a brand ambassador for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Live! by delivering compelling site tours, presentations and networking activity.
• Ensure best‑practice, compliance and sales standards are embedded, with a constant focus on client satisfaction and ROI.

What You Bring

• A proven track record of winning and growing proactive sales, ideally within venues, hospitality, events or a comparable commercial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts and KPIs in a highly target‑driven role.
• A confident, engaging leadership style with experience coaching and developing sales talent to achieve outstanding results.
• The drive, creativity and initiative to identify new opportunities and turn insight into revenue‑generating action.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the credibility to influence clients and senior stakeholders.
• A customer‑first mindset, underpinned by exceptional relationship‑building skills and a focus on long‑term partnerships.
• Confidence using CRM systems and sales analytics (Salesforce experience highly desirable) alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Resilience, organisation and energy to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balancing proactive selling with operational excellence.

What We Offer

Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Benefits include: mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, health app, discount scheme, salary finance, pension plan, death-in-service, learning & development tools, cycle to work, volunteering opportunities, and flexible work environment.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today.