Overview

Business Development Manager (Live Events) — We're on the hunt for a proactive, self-starting Business Development Manager to join a leading player in the live events industry. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in selling into Event Agencies, Event Management companies and End Users, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building strong client relationships across the UK and beyond.

The Company

A long-standing provider of high-quality AV solutions, this company delivers impactful live events across the UK and Europe. With in-house design, a wide equipment stock, and a blend of technical and creative expertise, they support everything from small meetings to large-scale conferences.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive New Business: Proactively identify and close new opportunities with event agencies, event management companies, and corporate end-users.
• Client Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships and collaborate with internal teams to ensure solutions meet each client's unique needs.
• Proposals & Quotes: Prepare detailed quotations and proposals that align with client specs and commercial goals.
• Industry Insight: Stay informed on market trends, emerging tech, and competitor activity to shape strategy and unlock new opportunities.
• On-site Presence: Attend selected live event delivery days to support clients and gain insight into on-the-ground operations.
• CRM Management: Keep sales activity and pipelines accurate and up to date in the CRM system.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in business development in the live or corporate events space
• Strong network and experience working with event agencies, production houses, or corporate event teams
• Solid understanding of audio-visual equipment and services (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communicator – confident in negotiation, presentations, and relationship management
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own pipeline and targets
• Flexibility to travel for client meetings and to support international events (~10–15%)
• Familiarity with major UK venues such as ICC, NEC, or CBS Arena is a plus

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a growing, collaborative team with the opportunity to make a real impact. If you're passionate about live events, confident in a client-facing sales role, and excited to work on high-profile projects across the UK and internationally — we want to hear from you.

Apply now or message directly to find out more.

About Us

Your Recruitment Partners in Live Events & Exhibitions — Disrupt Talent live and breathe the world of live events and exhibitions. We recruit exceptional talent for this fast-paced industry, connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

If this role isn’t the right fit, we’re actively recruiting across a range of positions in live events and exhibitions. Reach out to explore opportunities in this industry.

How to apply: call 01926 954154 or email elliott@disrupttalent.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you!