Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Live Entertainment

London

£60,000-£70,000

We’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join a growing ticketing business within the live entertainment sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a natural new business hunter who loves opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term commercial partnerships.

You will take ownership of building a strong pipeline of new business, generating qualified leads and developing relationships across theatre, live entertainment, immersive experiences, attractions, events and hospitality. You will be confident speaking with stakeholders at all levels - from venue managers and producers through to founders, Commercial Directors and senior executives and will play a key role in growing the external client portfolio.

The Role

Build and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunitiesIdentify, approach and engage prospective clients across the live entertainment sectorGenerate qualified leads and convert opportunities into long term commercial partnershipsBuild relationships with venues, producers, attractions, experience led businesses and other potential partnersDeliver pitches and presentations to both operational and senior level decision makersUnderstand prospective clients commercial needs and develop the right solutionsRepresent the business at industry events and build a strong network within the sectorTake ownership of opportunities from initial conversation through to conversion

Experience

Experience within business development, sales or commercial partnershipsA proven track record of generating and developing new business opportunitiesCommercially driven, proactive and confident opening doorsStrong relationship-building, communication and presentation skillsComfortable influencing and engaging with senior decision-makersHighly organised with strong follow throughResilient, motivated and comfortable working towards commercial objectivesA natural relationship builder who listens to clients and understands their needs

Experience within ticketing, theatre, live events, attractions, hospitality or experiential businesses would be a real advantage, as would an existing industry network.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is energetic, ambitious and commercially focused and wants to play a key role in the growth of a business at the heart of live entertainment.