Business Development Executive - B2B Events

Business Development Executive - B2B Events

GDS Group City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

GDS Group is a global B2B solution provider of insight, content, pipeline growth, production studios and creative services delivered through our virtual platforms and face-to‑face experiences. Founded on our thirty years of expertise, our mission is to be our client’s pipeline partner by bringing business solutions and targeted audiences together within dynamic environments. As a technology pioneer and marketing services provider, we produce unique immersive experiences and create unparalleled access to industry thought leadership to enable transformation within their organizations.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands, we connect c‑suite executives, using real‑life, real‑time human interactions, to help solve their shared challenges and accelerate projects, so together, we outpace the speed of change.

• Generous commission structure.
• Expected year 1 OTE £150K
• Global opportunities. We are a global company with offices in Miami, NY, Kosovo and Bristol.
• Uncapped earning potential. Structured commission scheme, quarterly and annual financial incentives and prizes.

• Must have experience selling packages to Event Sponsors and previously worked for a B2B Events specialist.
• Passionate about new business sales/prospecting.
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and priorities responsibilities.
• Experience in cold outreach, Linked In and new business prospecting.
• Good organisation and timekeeping.
• Ability to prospect and manage C‑level and senior level relationships.
• Articulate communicator with strong phone‑based presentation skills.

• Research and generate leads across technical markets.
• Provide strong domain and vertical expertise to help develop solutions that promote long‑term engagement with GDS Group.
• Working with new and emerging technology providers worldwide.
• Articulate our value proposition to ensure value is understood by our clients.

• Fantastic development and career opportunities.
• Weekly health and wellness classes.
• 5 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station.
• Winner of Best Digital Event Production Company in 2021.
• Winner of Best Networking Product 2022.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

Events Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Technology, Information and Media