Business Development Executive - Exhibition & Brand Activations

Location: Rugby, UK (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + 2% Commission on Final Sale Value

Disrupt Talent is proud to be working with our client, a highly respected and bespoke exhibition and events company. We are seeking one to two hungry, tenacious Business Development Executives to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to build a long-term career with a company that delivers high-end, multi-million-pound projects for clients in the pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors.

This isn't about quick wins or volume; it's about smashing the phones, unearthing new business
, and nurturing lasting client partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Proactive Business Development:
  Systematically identify and engage with new business opportunities by smashing the phones and unearthing new business within target markets, particularly the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries.
• Relationship Building:
  Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients, providing a consultative and high-touch service.
• Strategic Pitches:
  Conduct virtual and face-to-face meetings to present bespoke exhibition solutions that meet client needs.
• Account Ownership:
  Manage your clients from initial contact through to project completion and beyond, retaining ownership of your accounts for the long term.
• International Travel:
  Represent the company at trade shows and client events 5-6+ times per year, with a focus on Europe, the Middle East, and the US.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate longer sales cycles.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to finding and developing new business.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally.
• Full UK driving licence and a valid passport.

What's In It For You?

• A competitive base salary of £35,000 - £45,000.
• An attractive commission structure of 2% on the final sale value, with full account ownership.
• A hybrid work model: enjoy the flexibility of working from home 3 days a week while collaborating with the team from the Rugby office 2 days a week.
• The opportunity to travel internationally and represent a leading brand in the industry.
• Access to modern office facilities, including an on-site gym.

If you are a consultative and commercially aware sales professional with a passion for the events and exhibition industry, we encourage you to apply.