We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our newest event portfolio focused on Sustainability.  This is a full time position and can be based in either our Manchester or London office.

Company background:

At GovNet, we create communities through events.

We run exhibitions, conferences, and training courses that serve and improve the communities we are passionate about. We are experts with a deep understanding of the evolving challenges these communities face and we have made it our mission to help them. We are proud of the impact we’ve made on our markets, from education to healthcare to emerging tech.

About SUSTx

SUSTx approaches Sustainability as a whole-economy challenge and solution, bringing together UK businesses and Organisations across all sectors. Addressing sustainability concerns within energy, transportation, procurement, Assets, Circularity, and People. SUSTX brings together a community to help them on the road to net-zero.

The role:

The SUSTx team is recruiting for a hands-on Business Development Manager. Working alongside the Head of Sales, the Business Development Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to

• Sell space and drive sales campaigns across SUSTx portfolio
• Research, planning and implementing new target market initiative.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Develop and target premium accounts
• Collaborate with the Head of Sales and Portfolio Director to develop sales strategies to improve market share

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced, changing environment (preferably in the events/conference arena although not essential)
• Significant experience in sales with a demonstrated successful sales record of high-value sales activity in a B2B environment
• Experience of working within the sustainability sector is an advantage
• A hunger to reach and exceed targets
• A tenacious ‘can do’ approach to work
• Be able to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels across the business
• Must be professional, resilient, approachable, diligent, and have a flexible approach to work
• Excellent organisation and time keeping skills

What do we offer?

• Competitive Salary and uncapped commission
• 37.5 hour week
• 25 days holiday (increasing 1 day per year to a max of 28 days)
• Day off for your birthday
• Flexible working
• Perkbox
• Access to corporate discount at over 3500 UK gyms
• Techscheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Summer and Christmas Parties and team socials