Current Opening
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £56,000 per annum
We are a global organiser of academic conferences, business summits, workshops, award events, and skills development programs which are delivered both in person and virtually. We specialise in creating enriching environments where scholars, researchers, and industry professionals connect, collaborate, and innovate. Our hybrid model allows us to reach a diverse, worldwide audience, enabling cross cultural knowledge exchange and professional development on a truly global scale. If you are interested in joining our growing team, we now have a vacancy for a Business Development Manager to help scale our impact and drive our growth.
As our Business Development Manager, you will:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define the scope and structure of academic conferences, workshops, award events, and training programs
- Contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of delegate registration, sponsorship, and partnership targets aligned with company goals.
- Engages with academic institutions, corporate clients, and professional bodies to understand their event participation or training needs; collects feedback to inform program design, pricing, and delivery format.
- Conducts market research and competitor analysis to assess demand for event themes, speaker trends, and training topics; uses insights to support promotional and content planning.
- Manages relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring excellent customer service and maximised retention for future events.
- Compiles and analyses sales data (e.g., registrations, sponsorship uptake, training enrolments); prepares reports and presents strategic recommendations to senior management for continuous improvement.
- Keeps up to date with trends in the global events, education, and professional development sectors, as well as competitor activities and innovations.
Skills and Experience required:
- Proven experience in business development or sales partnership roles
- Strong track record of achieving sales targets
- Experience with international markets and multicultural client engagement
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinking
- Project management skills
- Leadership and team collaboration
Why work with us?
- Opportunity to make a global impact in education and professional development.
- Work with a diverse, international team of experts and innovators.
- Competitive salary + commission + performance bonuses.
- Flexible working environment with a hybrid model.
- Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
How to Apply
If you think you are a right fit for our Company, please apply now by sending over your CV and a short cover letter at info@globalrsd.co.uk