Business Development Manager

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have the passion and drive to maximise business potential? Are you sales-focussed, with the ability to generate leads and build robust relationships with a variety of stakeholders?

The Conferences and Events team play a significant role in supporting the University’s strategic vision and world-class aspiration through its reputation for the successful delivery and professionalism of conferences, events and other services. The team’s income is set to grow significantly from £2million to as much as £4million following industry recovery from the pandemic and investment in facilities both on and off campus, including a city centre venue.

To realise this ambition, we seek to appoint a Business Development Manager who can proactively support the development, implementation and delivery of an ambitious sales strategy to grow and maximise our business. The Business Development Manager will support academic colleagues in attracting national and international association conferences to the University, as well as venue finding & event management agencies, and independently researching local industry sectors to establish the University as a venue of choice within the Leeds city region.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced business development professional with a proven track record of generating new business in a commercial sales environment. With significant expertise in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), you will have a deep understanding of local industry sectors. You should be passionate about working within an events team, with a strong can-do attitude and a drive to achieve sales targets. As an excellent team player, you will be adept at building relationships and communicating effectively at all levels.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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