Senior Business Development Manager Exhibitions

Senior Business Development Manager ExhibitionsLocation:

Birmingham (Hybrid - Touching Base Once a Week)

Travel:

Across the UK and Europe

Are you a confident deal-closer with proven success in selling

exhibition design and build solutions ?

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a creative agency delivering bespoke exhibition stands and live brand experiences across the UK and Europe.

We’re looking for someone with industry knowledge, strong client networks, and the drive to win new business in a highly competitive market.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Driving new business growth with a focus on

custom exhibition stand design and build projects

Developing long-term client partnerships that lead to repeat projects and referrals

Representing the agency at trade shows, networking events, and client pitches

Collaborating closely with creative, design, and project delivery teams to ensure client visions are brought to life

Managing your pipeline effectively through CRM and reporting to the Sales Director

Travelling across the UK and Europe for meetings, events, and industry exhibitions

What You’ll Bring:

Proven business development experience

in a

design and build exhibitions agency

(essential)

Strong understanding of the exhibitions and live events sector

A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to win high-value projects

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness and confidence in managing budgets and margins

Flexibility to travel across the UK and Europe (occasional overnight stays)

Full UK driving licence and valid passport

Skills You’ll Use Every Day:

Solution-led sales presentations and proposals

Negotiation and deal-closing

CRM and Microsoft Office tools

What You’ll Get:

Base salary of

£45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

+ competitive commission structure

Hybrid working model (Birmingham)

Travel opportunities across the UK and Europe

Career progression in a growing creative agency

Supportive, collaborative team culture

The chance to be part of a business that champions creativity and sustainability

A natural relationship builder with a strong track record in sales

Experienced in

exhibition stand design and build

(agency-side preferred)

Self-motivated, ambitious, and resilient in a competitive market

Passionate about the world of exhibitions and creating unforgettable brand experiences

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Events ..... full job details .....