GBRME_54120043_Manager, National / Traditional Sales

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the role:

We are expanding our Sales Solutions team and we are looking for a Sales Manager. As an integral part the team, you will be responsible for driving new business growth within our Venue Search line of business.

You will proactively identify new business opportunities and build strong client relationships to achieve sales targets. We are looking for a confident, passionate individual with a desire to win new business, make connections and has the ability to think outside the box.

Sound like you? Read on!

As a Sales Manager, you will:

• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income, to an agreed annual target
• Present BCD Meetings & Events to potential clients through a multitude of communication channels
• Actively and successfully manage the full sales process
• Work alongside other internal teams to implement new business
• Keep up to date on event industry information, attending industry networking events and keeping abreast of what’s happening in the industry
• Manage and maintain your sales pipeline
• Thrive on no two days being the same

You’re good at:

• Networking and buildig new connections
• Delivering results against set sales targets
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

• Use initiative and take a proactive approach
• Confident in MS Packages

You might also have:

• Previous event industry sales experience
• Salesforce or other CRM expertise

Our Benefits for this role:

• Bonus – Target driven
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days
• Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel
• Gym & Fitness Discounts 
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay
• Life Assurance x2 your annual salary
• Lifestyle Benefits

You should know:

• This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the London office as well as to attend networking events which will include some evenings
• Our core business hours are 9.00 - 17.30 with an hour break
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How to apply:

Click apply now to be considered

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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