Business Development Manager

About the CompanyThe client is an established organisation operating at the intersection of climate policy, innovation, and finance. Since its founding in 2007, it has built a global community of over 140,000 members through high-impact hybrid and digital events, working in partnership with an extensive network of international organisations, public bodies, and private-sector stakeholders.The business combines commercial success with a clear mission: to accelerate meaningful progress on climate action.The RoleThe client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sponsorship revenue across a portfolio of leading sustainable finance and investment conferences.This position is suited to a commercially driven individual with a strong background in B2B conference sales, particularly in high-value sponsorships, and a demonstrable interest in sustainability.Key ResponsibilitiesDriving revenue growth through sponsorship salesIdentifying, engaging, and securing new business opportunitiesManaging and expanding relationships with existing clientsRe-engaging lapsed clients and rebuilding partnershipsConsistently achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPIsMaintaining an accurate sales pipeline and delivering reliable forecastsGathering client and market feedback to inform product developmentSecuring on-site rebookings at eventsAttending events to manage sponsor relationships and support deliveryCandidate ProfileMinimum of 5 years'' experience in B2B conference ..... full job details .....