Business Development Director for Agri-Tech Conferences
4 days ago
We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.
From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers' success.
Position: Senior Business Development ManagerLocation: Brighton / Hybrid
As a results-driven sales professional, you will excel at closing deals with senior business executives in fast-paced environments. You will thrive on high energy and focus while driving sales success.
About the RoleThe Senior Business Development Manager will be selling sponsorship and exhibition space across a portfolio of high growth B2B conferences in the agri-tech, food-tech and sustainability sectors.
Our company is the market leading conference producer in an exciting, dynamic and high growth market. This is a huge opportunity for an exceptional sales manager who relishes the prospect of joining a highly reputed company and shaping and growing the business over the coming years.
Rethink Events, part of The William Reed Group, specialises in international business conferences focused on sustainability and innovation in the food, agtech, materials, and water sectors. Our summits take place in various locations around the world.
Your Key Responsibilities- Track and report on Business Development and delegate sales teams' monthly performance against targets.
- Support Business Development team members in accurately forecasting sales, identifying any gaps, and helping them identify the most effective routes to achieving their goals and targets.
- Manage and mentor the business development executives in the World Agri-Tech portfolio.
- Contribute and deliver team training sessions in collaboration with other Senior BDMs.
- Sell across the entire portfolio of summits and support existing projects.
- Attend key Rethink Events and organise business development trips to meet clients.
- Generate new business, close sales, and hit targets.
You will have hands-on industry experience in sales, selling B2B to senior level business executives. Excellent communication skills, including telephone communication, are essential. Experience using sales software such as Salesforce or similar software is also required. Travel internationally may be necessary.
What We Offer- An estimated salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
- 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
- An additional day of leave for cultural celebration or birthday.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements.
- A supportive work environment committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
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