Business Development Manager – Sustainability Events

1 day ago

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Hypha Recruit - Rec2Rec Specialists Full time

Business Development Manager – Sponsorship Sales (Sustainability Events)

Brighton | Permanent | £45–55k + Commission | Double OTE

My client, a global leader in sustainability and technology-focused events, is seeking a seasoned
Business Development Manager
to drive sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of international summits and media platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional with experience selling high-value sponsorships into the B2B events market.

You'll join a dynamic, ambitious team with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and play a key role in shaping the commercial growth of the company's sustainability events portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sponsorship sales across multiple international sustainability and technology summits.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior-level decision makers across global brands.
  • Work closely with the research and production teams to develop compelling value propositions tailored to each event's audience.
  • Identify, qualify, and convert high-value prospects through targeted outreach and consultative selling.
  • Attend global events and networking opportunities to develop long-term client partnerships.
  • Negotiate and close complex sponsorship deals while ensuring seamless delivery of contracted benefits.
  • Consistently exceed commercial targets and contribute to ongoing event strategy and development.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in
    selling sponsorships or exhibition space
    within the B2B events or media sector.
  • Minimum
    3+ years' experience
    in a senior business development or commercial role.
  • Demonstrable success managing long sales cycles and closing high-value deals with senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to identify and act on new market opportunities.
  • Passion for sustainability, technology, and purpose-driven business.
  • Willingness to travel internationally to represent the business at industry-leading events.

Desirable

  • Understanding of the
    B2B conference and sponsorship model
    .
  • Knowledge or networks within the
    sustainability, cleantech, or renewable energy
    sectors.

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission
    – realistic double OTE potential.
  • Flexible working hours with hybrid working (1–2 days WFH per week, based on performance and tenure).
  • International travel to attend and represent at major global events.
  • Dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial working culture.

How to Apply

Submit a CV to be considered – please ensure you match the required experience as stated in the advert.

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