Business Development Manager - SuperReturn

We are expanding the sponsorship sales team on the fast-growing, market-leading Super Return Private Credit series. This is a full‑time hybrid role for a Business Development Manager based in Greater London, with some work‑from‑home flexibility. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, managing client portfolios, and negotiating contracts. Daily tasks may include market research, strategic planning, client outreach, coordinating with internal teams, attending industry events, and preparing presentations to inform business decisions and strategies.

• Develop and execute sponsorship sales strategies for our leading Private Credit series with scope for involvement in other key events in the series.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the private equity, private credit and venture capital ecosystem.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing client portfolios.
• Create tailored sponsorship packages that deliver exceptional value.
• Represent Super Return at industry events and client meetings.

The Private Credit market size has been growing exponentially over the past few years estimated to be $1.5tr (end of 2024). Since the launch of the first Private Credit event 10 years ago the series of events has grown year on year with the flagship establishing itself as the 3rd largest Super Return event in the series (approx. 30 events). Our ambition is to grow these events further, developing deeper relationships with sponsors and driving more value for our customer – this role is pivotal to the growth of the series and continued portfolio success.

• A consultative sales approach with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Experience in identifying business opportunities and developing client relationships.
• Strategic thinking and excellent negotiation abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivation and a target‑driven mindset.
• Experience in event management or financial services (private equity/venture capital preferred).

• Skills in identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in market research and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to manage portfolios, grow client spends and negotiate contracts.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience in the event management or financial services industry is an advantage (ideally private equity and venture capital).
• Proficiency in CRM software and other business development tools.

• Highly motivated.
• The ability to work independently and pro‑actively.
• Consultative sales skills and a customer focused approach.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients and attend industry conferences.
• Target‑driven approach and the skills to manage sales budgets and campaigns.
• Consultative sales skills and the ability to influence.
• Ability to create and maintain positive and effective relationships with the sales team and other internal colleagues.
• A clear communicator, comfortable communicating in writing and verbally, with excellent grammar and spelling.
• Good analytical, decision making and problem‑solving skills.

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