Business Development Manager
- Location: East Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Commission
Are you passionate about technology and driving business growth? We're hiring a Business Development Manager for an exciting, innovative event tech company based in East Hampshire that's transforming how events deliver real ROI.
About the Company
This dynamic, forward-thinking company is on a mission to help businesses measure the true impact of their events. Their cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrates event data with sales and marketing platforms, providing unparalleled insights.With a modern office in East Hampshire, the company offers a fantastic work environment, combining flexibility and collaboration
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in building and expanding key partnerships with event agencies and technology providers. You'll be instrumental in growing the company's channel ecosystem, driving new business, and shaping the sales strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on building relationships and working independently. Reporting directly to the company founder, you'll have a real impact on the company's growth trajectory
Key Responsibilities- Develop and nurture relationships with event agencies, tech providers, and other key partners.
- Identify new partnership opportunities and integrate the company's technology into partners' service offerings.
- Present innovative solutions to potential partners in both virtual and face-to-face meetings.
- Support marketing and outreach initiatives to enhance brand awareness in the event and martech industries.
- Work closely with the founder to shape the growth strategy for channel partnerships.
- Experience: 2+ years in Sales, Business Development, or Account Management.
- Presentation & Negotiation Skills: Confident in pitching solutions and closing partnerships both online and in person.
- Organisational Skills: Strong time management and ability to work independently.
- Communication: A natural relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility: Willing to travel for events and partner meetings.
Bonus Points if You Have:
- Experience in the event industry.
- Familiarity with event tech platforms such as HubSpot, Bizzabo, or Cvent.
- Competitive salary: £35-40K base + commission.
- 25 days holiday, increasing with tenure.
- State-of-the-art office win East Hampshire with onsite gym and wellness studio.
- Free parking, coffee, and a fully stocked fridge.
- Company laptop & mobile.
- Regular team socials (BBQs, escape rooms, pizza days).
- Opportunities for global travel to large-scale events.
- Career growth potential in a fast-growing business.
If you're ready to take on an exciting role in a cutting-edge industry, we'd love to hear from you!