Business Development Manager (Event Sponsorship)

Location: London or Crawley, United Kingdom; predominantly office-based. Flexibility may be available after successful completion of probation. On-site client management and event execution are required, with US hours when necessary.

Company

hirify.global is a global B2B events and communities business delivering curated conference-led networking events across Education, Healthcare, and the Public Sector.

What you will do

• Sell and close high-value sponsorship packages for UK-based premium networking events.
• Develop relationships with decision-makers and grow existing client accounts.
• Identify and secure new clients with major account potential.
• Plan and track activity and closed-sales KPIs.
• Manage the sales pipeline and client information in Salesforce.
• Provide on-site client management and support event execution while gathering product and company feedback.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in B2B sales, ideally in event sponsorship.
• Proven success in winning new business and managing existing client accounts.
• Ability to sell a concept using a consultative sales approach.
• Experience selling through telephone, email, social, and in-person channels.
• Willingness to work US hours when required.
• Availability to work predominantly from the London or Crawley office and attend events on site.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an entrepreneurial, empowered, and collaborative environment.
• Flexibility may be available after successful completion of probation.
• Commission and achievement-oriented sales environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessible recruitment.
• Visa sponsorship is generally not offered for this role.
• A DBS or credit check may be requested if required for the role.