Business Development Associate

<p><strong>Business Development Associate (Entry Level Sales Career with Global Progression)</strong><br><strong>£25,000 - £29,000 base + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £60k)</strong><br><strong>Bristol, UK</strong></p><p><em>Working Hours</em><br>Monday - Friday (we are looking to recruit for both UK and US teams, the choice is yours)<br>(UK Team) 08:30 - 17:30<br>(US Team) 12:00 - 21:00</p><p><em>Realistic OTE</em><br>(Year 1): £50,000 - £60,000<br>(Year 2): £70,000 - £80,000<br>Top Performers: £100,000+</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Business Show Media produces some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and senior decision-makers with the ideas, tools, and networks they need to scale.</p><p>Our flagship events run globally across London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore, and we continue to expand internationally. We are known for developing high-performing commercial talent into event managers, senior leaders, and directors within the business.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This is an entry-level sales role designed as the starting point of a long-term commercial career. We are looking to recruit for our UK and US teams, both Bristol based initially, so it depends on individual preferences of shift patterns.</p><p>You’ll begin in business development, learning how international exhibitions are built, sold, and delivered. As you perform, you’ll progress into event management, senior sales roles, and ultimately leadership or directorship positions.</p><p>This is not a short-term sales job, it’s a career pathway into the global events industry.</p><p>No previous sales experience is required. Full training is provided from day one.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li><p>Researching and identifying potential exhibitors and sponsors</p></li><li><p>Speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn</p></li><li><p>Qualifying prospects and presenting relevant exhibition opportunities</p></li><li><p>Booking meetings and managing opportunities through the sales process</p></li><li><p>Supporting international sales and marketing campaigns</p></li><li><p>Learning how large-scale global events are commercially structured</p></li><li><p>Working closely with senior sales leaders and event teams</p></li><li><p>Progressing into event management, coordination, or leadership roles as you develop</p></li></ul><p><strong>Career Progression &amp; Global Opportunities</strong></p><p>High performers can expect:</p><ul><li><p>Promotion into Event Management or Senior Commercial roles</p></li><li><p>International travel to major global exhibitions</p></li><li><p>Long-term opportunities to relocate to North America, Asia, or Australia</p></li><li><p>Clear routes toward management, leadership, and directorship positions</p></li></ul><p>Your progression is based on performance, not tenure.</p><p><strong>Who This Role Is For</strong></p><p>We hire for attitude and potential, not background.</p><p>This role is ideal for:</p><ul><li><p>Graduates (open to degree)</p></li><li><p>College leavers (open to different courses)</p></li><li><p>Career changers (keen to speak to people who want to get into sales)</p></li><li><p>Existing sales or business development professionals looking for a better environment, stronger earnings, and clearer progression</p></li></ul><p>You’ll succeed if you are:</p><ul><li><p>Ambitious, motivated, and coachable</p></li><li><p>Comfortable speaking to people and building rapport</p></li><li><p>Interested in business, sales, and global events</p></li><li><p>Resilient and driven in a target-focused environment</p></li><li><p>Based in or able to commute to Bristol (office-based role)</p></li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>£25,000 - £29,000 base salary (depending on experience)</p></li><li><p>Uncapped commission (realistic £50k–£60k Year 1)</p></li><li><p>Top performers earning £100k+</p></li><li><p>Structured sales and commercial training</p></li><li><p>Clear progression into event management and leadership</p></li><li><p>International travel and relocation opportunities</p></li><li><p>Supportive, high-energy team culture</p></li><li><p>Incentives, rewards, and regular team socials</p></li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>If you’re looking to build a serious sales career with global opportunities, clear progression, and uncapped earning potential, we’d love to speak with you.</p><p>Apply now and start your career in international business and events.</p>