Business Development Manager - Conference and Events

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Conference and Events Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,784 - £41,064 per annum - SS6 Job type: Permanent, Full-Time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: At University College Birmingham, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to further expand our commercial opportunities. Our dedicated conference facility, located at the top of Baskerville House, offers a unique venue in the heart of the city. In addition, with over £200 million invested across our campus in recent years, we boast world-class facilities available for hire, from planes to an award-winning restaurant, we truly have it all. We are now seeking a confident and engaging Business Development Manager who will be instrumental to our sales growth, enhancing our brand and delivering our strategy. Key responsibilities: Identify and pursue new business by proactively selling the University''s extensive facilities and services Develop and maintain and strong pipeline of leads, through networking, referrals and social channels Expand the commercial sales opportunities by generating new business leads and identifying new revenue opportunities Extensive networking across the Midlands to establish and grow relationships with key commercial enterprises, particularly key organisations in Birmingham and surrounding areas Identify and promote alternative uses for the University''s facilities to ..... full job details .....