Company: DNA Recruit
Location: London
Job Description:
Business Development Manager
Events & Sponsorship Sales | High-Growth Marketing Festival Portfolio
We’re working with a fast-growing events business behind one of the UK’s most recognised marketing and advertising festival brands. With a strong reputation for delivering high-energy, commercially successful events, they’re now looking to bring in a Business Development Manager to drive revenue across their flagship portfolio.
This is a role for someone who knows how to sell into the events space and is comfortable owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to closing high-value partnerships.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive new business across sponsorship and exhibition revenue streams
- Sell integrated partnership packages to brands, agencies, and tech vendors
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of new prospects
- Own the full sales cycle from outreach through to negotiation and close
- Work closely with marketing and content teams to align commercial strategy
- Attend industry events and build strong relationships within the market
What they’re looking for
- Proven experience in event sales or sponsorship sales
- Strong track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targets
- Confident selling to senior stakeholders across marketing, media, and tech
- Commercially sharp with a proactive, new business mindset
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Why this role
- Opportunity to work on a well-known, high-profile industry event
- Strong earning potential with commission on revenue generated
- High-visibility role with real ownership of commercial growth
- Collaborative, energetic team environment
Interested? Apply below, or reach out to learn more!
…
Posted: May 23rd, 2026