Business Development Manager (Private Equity)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Private Equity): Developing and executing sponsorship sales strategies for the SuperReturn series with an accent on stakeholder relationship management and portfolio growth. Focus on identifying new business opportunities in private equity, private credit, and venture capital markets.

Location: Must be based in Greater London (Hybrid: 3+ days per week in the Blackfriars office)

Company

A global FTSE 100 business specializing in connecting customers to information and people through specialist markets and professional knowledge sharing.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sponsorship sales strategies for the leading Private markets series.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the private equity, private credit, and venture capital ecosystem.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing client portfolios.
• Create tailored sponsorship packages that deliver exceptional value to clients.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.

Requirements

• Proven experience in consultative sales and relationship building.
• Background in event management or financial services, preferably within private equity or venture capital.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and business development tools.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients and attend industry conferences.
• Must be able to work from the London office at least three days a week.

Culture & Benefits

• 25-27 days of annual leave plus a birthday leave day.
• Company-funded private medical cover and a flexible range of personal benefits.
• Career development through bespoke training, mentoring, and LinkedIn Learning access.
• ShareMatch scheme allowing employees to become company shareholders.
• Strong wellbeing support including EAP and mental health first aiders.
• Opportunity to volunteer up to four days per year with charity match funding.