Business Development Executive
Fast-growing events startup
Salary:
£24,000 - £25,000 + commission (£35,000 OTE)
Based:
Waterloo, London
Experience required:
0-12 months
Work type
: Hybrid, 2 days in office
Company description:
This company is a rapidly growing startup specialising in in-person and virtual events within the Intellectual Property, Data, and Learning & Development sectors. Since its inception in 2021, the company has brought together senior executives from global organisations, facilitating high-level discussions and networking opportunities. With a core team that has over 50 years of combined events experience, they offer innovative solutions to meet the demands of industry leaders while creating opportunities for tech vendors, consultants, and law firms to connect with influential decision-makers.
The company is known for its collaborative and fast-paced culture, prioritising employee development and internal promotions. Having grown from 5 to 30 employees in less than three years, they aim to continue expanding, empowering their team to take on leadership roles as the company evolves. They believe in promoting from within and creating a work environment where all team members have a voice in shaping the future direction of the business.
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Role overview:
The role exists to drive delegate engagement at the company's events, attracting senior executives from large companies like Barclays, GSK, and Shell. You will take charge of the full delegate lifecycle—from researching potential attendees on LinkedIn to building relationships via outreach through emails, calls, and video meetings. The goal is to ensure successful engagement at the events.
This is a high-energy role in a vibrant office, offering opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth. The team enjoys regular social events and early finishes (3pm) on Fridays. Based in a dynamic part of London, you'll be working in the WeWork office at Waterloo, with access to all WeWork facilities.
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What you're good at:
- Researching and identifying prospects on LinkedIn and other sources
- Engaging confidently with senior executives over video calls (Teams, Zoom)
- Excellent written communication skills
- Highly organised with a solution-focused mindset
- A team player willing to exceed customer expectations
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Bonus points for:
- Business experience (even a small amount!)
- A degree (nice but not essential)
- Willingness to thrive in a target-driven environment
- Sociable, personable and solution-centric