Job Title: Business Development PR Manager

Location: Hybrid, London, UK

Overview:

This is an amazing opportunity to join our client, a global events company with over 30 years of experience.

They are leaders in transforming industries worldwide. These global events bring cutting-edge technology and strategies from solar energy to aviation.

They are looking for a Business Development Manager who will be instrumental in driving strategic partnerships and maximising revenue opportunities through media and marketing agreements.

Duties will include working closely with the Marketing Director to develop strategic partnerships and researching, identifying, and prioritising partner lists.

You must be able to pitch event propositions, negotiate marketing agreements, execute partner marketing campaigns, and manage day-to-day campaign operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase revenue and market share.
• Develop and pitch event propositions to potential media partners and negotiate marketing agreements.
• Execute partner marketing campaigns and manage day-to-day campaign operations.
• Increase website traffic and boost conversion rates through partner campaigns.
• Collaborate with various internal departments to prioritise campaigns and achieve aggressive attendee growth targets.
• Monitor the effectiveness of partner marketing activities and generate reports for stakeholders, providing insights on campaign performance and recommendations for optimisation and growth.
• Nurture, leverage, and strengthen key partner relationships to maximise revenue opportunities.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in business development, marketing, and communications with a focus on event promotion and media relations.
• Three years of experience in a business development role, either in-house or at an agency.
• Exceptional pitching and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with familiarity in data/campaign reporting tools like Google Analytics.
• Comprehensive understanding of media needs and media relationships.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Commercially minded.
• Proactive with a strong sense of initiative.
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment, adapting to last-minute changes.

Benefits:

• Circa £45,000 Per annum DOE
• Flexible working hours, with 3 days in the London office and 2 days remote.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance

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