Job Description

Business Development Associate - Entry Level Route to Event Management

Location:

Bristol (Office-based)

Salary:

25,000-28,000 base + uncapped commission

Year 1 OTE:

45,000-55,000

Top Performers:

60,000-80,000+

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About Us

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 rapidly expanding and investing in the next generation of event managers, project coordinators and commercial leaders.

Build Your Future in Events

This position offers a clear and structured entry path into the international events industry. It is ideal for graduates, career changers or early-career professionals looking to build long-term careers in events.

You will begin in business development, learning how world-class exhibitions are built. As you develop, you will have opportunities to progress into

event management, event coordination, operations, or senior commercial roles

depending on your strengths.

Full training is provided from day one.

What You'll Be Doing

You will play a key role in helping grow our global events through lead generation, relationship building and commercial outreach.

Responsibilities include:

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

Who We're Looking For

We hire based on

potential

, not experience. This role suits individuals who want to build a long-term career in events.

You are:

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

What You'll Get

25,000-28,000 base salary Uncapped commission with Year 1 OTE of 45,000-55,000 Top performers earning 60,000-80,000+ Full sales, commercial and events training Rapid progression into event management or senior commercial positions Opportunities for international travel to major global exhibitions Supportive, energetic team environment Regular team socials, incentives and performance rewards

How to Apply

If you are based in Bristol and looking to start a meaningful career in business development with a clear pathway into event management, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of global business events.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person