BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER– Bradford, West YorkshireStarting Salary: £34,000-36,000 per annum (depending on experience)THE COMPANY:ATM Corporate Events Group was established in 2001 and has grown to be one of the leading events companies in the UK.
As a market leader the company is commercially ambitious and financially focused which has seen the company expand into Europe in 2011 with an event company based in Stuttgart, Germany.
The group of companies also includes ATM Hospitality which provides Sporting and concert packages to a Worldwide client database.
THE ROLE:A fantastic opportunity has become available to appoint a Business Development Manager at ATM Corporate Events.
This role will be based at our Head Office in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
You will be part of a fast paced and dynamic events team who are engaged in delivering a wide variety of corporate events to clients.
The role focuses on bringing in event business from our existing clients and a new client prospective point of view.
The candidate will need to come from a Sales lead background with experience of bringing in new sales business.
You will need to work as part of a team but enjoy the backing and rewards of being part of a growing company.THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:Research and identify new business opportunities - including, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing marketsMeet with customers/clients face-to-face or over the phoneFoster and develop relationships with customers, clients, partners and sponsors so that you can generate repeat business as well as finding new opportunitiesUnderstand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet theseGenerate leads and introductions to the team including the appropriate contact in an organisationThink strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business and reach new audiencesLead on and support bid-writing for new contracts where appropriateHave a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about themDiscuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing departmentResearch and attend seminars and events to build your business's network and profileKeep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.Meet Sales targets and help plan sales campaignsBe available to attend events (This can be during the week, Evening and Weekends)ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:3 years minimum sales manager experience.
Proactive & enthusiastic person with the ability to work independentlyEvidence of meeting Sales and Networking targetsStrong & professional telephone mannerA team player with the ability to lead on multiple projectsExcellent organisational skillsSelf-starter attitudeAbility to effectively manage own timeIT skills, ability to work effectively using internal systems especially MS Office DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:Experience of selling EventsPERKS & OPPORTUNITIES: Increased salary opportunitiesInternal promotional pathways Your Birthday day off plus your 30 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays)Discounts on holidays, hotels, flights, Sporting & Concert hospitality & ticketsEnd of year away days e.G.
Germany 2024 - Stuttgart Beer Festival