Conferences and Events Business Development Manager (London)

Our client is seeking a high calibre Conferences & Events Business Development Manager, responsible for proactively generating new business opportunities for their 1000+ seat venue. Based in or around London, the responsibilities of this role will include:
· Implement defined key sales actions through the venue's Revenue, Sales and Marketing (RSM) plan.
· Set and implement objectives to effectively contribute to the company's overall strategy to achieve business goals.
· Identify and manage key Conferences and Events accounts, achieving growth targets.
· Prospect and convert new business from key segments, achieving ambitious new business targets.
· Identify and proactively represent the venue at industry events across the UK and build networking opportunities to raise the venue's profile.
· Compile and prepare sales data for monthly reports.
· Utilise MI reports to ensure comprehensive competitor knowledge and target sales actions to grow market share.
· Actively promote the venue in a professional manner, both internally and externally, ensuring all business opportunities are maximised.
· Participate in quarterly sales meetings and reviews as scheduled.
This is an excellent opportunity for proactive business development professional, with extensive Conferences & Events experience, to make a significant impact to the continued growth of our client.