Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate – Entry Level Route to Event Management

Location: Bristol (Office-based)

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 base DOE + uncapped commission

OTE (Year
1): £45,000 – £55,000

Top Performers: £60,000 – £80,000+

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Business Show Media delivers some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders with the ideas, tools, and networks they need to grow. With flagship events across London, Las Vegas, Sydney, Singapore, and Miami, we are expanding rapidly and developing the next generation of event managers, project coordinators, and commercial leaders.

This is a structured entry-level opportunity into the international events industry. You’ll start your career in business development, learning how global exhibitions are built and commercialised. As you progress, you’ll have clear pathways into event management, coordination, operations, or senior commercial roles, based on performance and strengths. No prior experience required – full training provided from day one.

• Researching and identifying high-potential exhibitors and sponsors
• Contacting prospects via phone, email, and Linked In
• Qualifying leads and generating interest in our international events
• Booking meetings and passing opportunities to senior sales executives
• Supporting wider sales and marketing campaigns
• Gaining exposure to event planning, operations, and commercial strategy
• Progressing into event management or coordination roles over time

You are:

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Confident communicating over the phone and in writing
• Interested in business, entrepreneurship, and global events
• Motivated and resilient in a target-driven environment
• Based in or near Bristol and able to work full-time from the office

• £25,000 – £28,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £45,000 – £55,000)
• Top performers earning £60,000 – £80,000+
• Full sales, commercial, and events training
• Clear progression into event management or senior commercial roles
• International travel opportunities to major global events
• Supportive, energetic team environment
• Regular incentives, rewards, and team socials

If you’re based in Bristol and looking to build a long-term career in business development with a clear pathway into event management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of global business events.