Business Development Manager - Events

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Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients for corporate events, exhibitions, activations, and experiential marketing projects.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, production, and operations) to deliver customized event proposals and pitches.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, trends, and competitor activities.
• Manage the end-to-end sales cycle, including proposal creation, negotiations, and contract closure.
• Represent the company at industry networking events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Provide regular sales reports, forecasts, and insights to senior management.
• Mentor and guide junior sales executives (if applicable).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, or related field.
• 4–7 years of proven sales experience in the events / media / advertising / hospitality industry.
• Strong network of corporate clients and decision-makers in Bangalore.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Target-driven with a track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Knowledge of event industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Key Skills:

• Business Development & Client Acquisition
• B2B Sales & Corporate Networking
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning & Negotiation

Presentation & Pitching Skills

Write to us with your resume at hello@whizzhr.com

Warm regards,

Whizz HR