An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Business Development Executive to join our ambitious and fast-growing team. About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or entry-level professional with a strong interest in business development, international events and the financial services industry to gain valuable experience and contribute to the success of the company. The successful candidate will work alongside the marketing and sales team to identify target accounts, researching stakeholders and where possible make contact with key decision makers and qualify their level of interest in our shows. You will be required to analyse sales data through our CRM package, working with our marketing, conference and operations team to develop materials for pitches and maintain client rapport. Key Responsibilities: Lead Generation & Qualification: · Research and identify potential clients within the financial services sector. Conduct market research and identify key decision-makers within target companies. Qualify leads and assess their potential interest in attending or sponsoring company events. Sales & Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients. Schedule and conduct introductory calls and presentations to showcase the value of company events. Negotiate and close sales deals for event sponsorships and delegate passes. Provide excellent customer service to clients throughout the event lifecycle. Event Support: Travelling to our domestic and international trade shows to deliver our events. Assisting with event logistics and on-site support as needed. Gather client feedback and identify areas for improvement. Sales Reporting & Analysis: Track sales activities, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate regular sales reports. Analyse sales data to identify trends and optimise sales strategies. Ensuring the CRM system is kept organised and up-to-date Ideal candidate profile: 0-2 years of experience in business development, customer service, events or a related field. Excellent time management, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. With the ability to build relationships with key clients. Strong phone and email communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proactive, results-oriented, and highly motivated. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with CRM software (e.g, HubSpot) a plus. Proactive towards tasks with an emphasis on exceeding targets Have a highly positive outlook that contributes further to the culture of the business Confidence in speaking with senior level decision makers Willingness to travel internationally About Us: We are MoneyNext. We produce exceptional events in the BFSI sector. Our flagship events take place in London and North Carolina with 3,500 attendees anticipated in 2025. Salary Information, Hours and Holidays: The salary band for this role is £24,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience plus excellent uncapped commission. All employees work a 36 hour week with 25 days holiday included. This is an excellent opportunity to significantly contribute towards the growth of an event portfolio on an international stage. This is a hybrid role with the candidate expected to be in our new Bristol office for a set period each week. Candidates will also be required to travel internationally to our events and attend whole team meetings when necessary.