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Head of Business Development - Events £55,000 - £70,000 Base + Uncapped Commission + Excellent Benefits East Sussex Hybrid Working An exciting opportunity has opened up for a highly experienced, talented, consultative sales leader to join a thriving events agency as their Head of Business Development. We are looking for a new business, relationship builder, a best in class networker. This role is not a cold calling, transactional sales role, it’s quite the opposite. Our client is a leading events agency, they run events on behalf of some of the most prestigious brands throughout the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding senior sales person to take on a role focused on building relationships, networking with potential clients at events. The successful candidate will have 5 years experience, ideally working within an events agency. We are open to candidates with an exceptional track record in other areas of b2b sales. The Role: Source and identify potential new clients to pitch the agency’s services toEngage new companies by telephone and face to face to assess whether they are a good for the companyNetwork with existing and prospective clients at events There will be lots of referrals and leads – quick response needed to chase these upLots of face to face meetings – networking key to the roleReport weekly to the MD (role reports directly to the MD) What we’re looking for:At least 5 years sales experience in a B2B sales (consultative sales – ideally an events agency)Ideally degree educated Hard working and committed with an excellent new business, sales driven ethicPro-active, persuasive & confidentA brilliant networkerAn ability to understand client’s needs and adopt a tailored approach<