Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences at international events?

We have an opportunity for a motivated Business Development Executive to join the Buyer Relations team to work for Worldwide Events, the company behind m &i, Private Luxury Events, TFest and Amour.

Our story

Worldwide Events specialises in business-to-business trade events bringing together key players in the travel and events industry. We believe in making business joyful because networking should be fun!

The company is an established front-runner of the Meeting & Incentive, Luxury, and Romantic Travel sectors with events hosted in destinations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Istanbul, Seville, Oslo, The Bahamas, Jordan, Mexico - pretty great, right?

Our culture is diverse, and our people come from all over the world. We like open communication, flexible working and having a laugh because, we want the office to be a place you’d like to come into each week.

Additionally, you 'll:

• Reach and exceed buyer recruitment targets every month
• Manage full recruitment process from prospecting to confirmed attendance of buyers
• Nurture a long-lasting relationship with client and develop a thorough understanding of their business
• Keeping up with industry trends to advise on strategies and tactical development
• Attending the events to further develop relationships with your clients and assist with onsite event management

About you

To be considered as a Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Results-driven performer with a proven track record of achieving within a sales role
• Positive attitude and hunger to succeed in sales
• Strength and confidence in selling as well as in person presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with good time-management
• Experience using a CRM and Office 365
• Good people skills
• Additional language skills are an advantage

Some of the benefits of working here include:

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company. Want to develop your skills, or even move into a different department? At Worldwide Events we are never still, and for the right person, this presents an opportunity to grow and evolve your role and responsibilities, as well as you as a person. We hope you choose us to grow your career with!

Your time

We firmly believe the importance of the right work-life balance, so for our Business Development Manager we offer:

• 36 days of holiday (including UK Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working - we work smart. We understand that everyone has a life outside of work, we hope we can enable you to live it! We operate on a hybrid working rota so teams spend half the week working in-office and the other half working from home
• 4pm finish on Fridays - start the weekend early!

Your health

• We understand that mental health matters - we have an employee assistance programme that is there for you to use whenever you feel the need to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Company Sick Leave
• Private Health Scheme (involving a contribution from the company)
• Enhanced maternity schemes

Your experience

• We stock all the coffee and tea you can drink as well as fresh fruit daily (and the occasional sweet treat!
• Your social spirit - our Happiness and Culture Team keep us on our toes with monthly socials for all employees as well as learning opportunities and drinks at the local bar!

Our approach to diversity is simple --it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Worldwide Events We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression. We are diverse in age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our diversity fuels our innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Our Company Website

www.wwideevents.com

Our Events Portfolio

www.amourforums.com

www.mi-forums.com

www.privateluxuryevents.com

www.travel-fest.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free or subsidised travel
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, EC4A 1JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person