Business Development Executive
About PNE:
Part of the CloserStill Media Group, PNE (Partnership Network Events) is one of the UK’s leading corporate-hosted events businesses. We specialise in carefully curated, conference-led networking events that bring together senior leaders and innovative solution providers across Education, Healthcare, and the Public Sector. While we're firmly rooted in the UK, our reach is growing internationally following our global debut in 2023.
Our Mission: To drive positive and meaningful change, further innovation and directly improve the sectors we serve through our community engagement activities.
The Role:
Are you a confident communicator with a passion for connecting people and solving problems? We’re looking for an ambitious and motivated Business Development Executive to join our growing sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and build a rewarding career in B2B sales and events.
You'll personally identify new opportunities, build relationships with potential clients, and secure sponsorship for our high-quality networking events.
What Will You Be Doing Day to Day?
- Engaging with prospective clients across the education, healthcare or the public sector industries
- Learning how to confidently pitch our event sponsorship opportunities
- Booking and attending client calls and online meetings
- Helping manage client relationships before, during and after events
- Maintaining and updating the CRM system (Salesforce) with sales activity and client information
- Supporting event delivery and meeting clients face-to-face onsite
- Seeking insights into industry trends and client needs to inform your personal outreach
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong desire to learn and grow within a dynamic B2B sales environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to take initiative
- Confidence to engage with professionals at all levels
- Organised, with good attention to detail
- Experience in sales, customer service, events or business development
- A willingness to learn and engage with your own development
What You’ll Gain:
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in B2B sales with hands-on training, mentoring from experienced professionals, and a clear pathway for progression. You'll develop valuable skills in sales, client management, and events, while working in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values your growth and contributions.
Diversity & Inclusion at PNE:
We’re proud to foster a workplace that welcomes everyone. PNE is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity of all kinds. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please reach out to our HR team at people@pne-uk.com.
- Department
- Sales
- Locations
- Partnership Network Events - Crawley
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Partnership Network Events - Crawley
Awards
We have won more Awards than any other company in the Exhibition Industry.
We have achieved over 50 industry awards, including the coveted ‘Best Business Exhibition’ seven times, featured in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work 3 times (2018. 2019 & 2020), been Voted by members of the Association of Exhibition Organisers as the ‘Most Respected Company’ in the exhibition Industry. Best Business Exhibition (x7), Best Marketing (x8) and Best Sales (x4) Best Launch or Brand Extension (x5). Adapting to digital during 2020, we also won 3 awards at the new Event Digital Awards.
About CloserStill Media
We are on a mission... To be the most dynamic global B2B events and communities business.
At our core, we have unwavering faith in our workforce. Our entrepreneurial and empowered teams are dedicated to perpetual evolution of their brands, shaping leading engagement in their respective industries. We firmly believe that great people are the architects of extraordinary events.
Our commitment to you... When you step into life at CloserStill, you embrace a mantra that resonates through every aspect of our work: "Great events by great people." It's a promise of growth and a testament to the vibrant, innovative spirit that defines our team. We celebrate excellence and champion the personal and professional development of every individual.
Our commitment to you includes targeted training, mentoring from seasoned professionals, and clear paths for career progression. With a culture built on ownership, empathy, and determination, we empower you to shape your future and contribute to our collective success. Join us, where every day is a new opportunity to excel and innovate.
We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion
We are who we are [and we like it that way.]
We are committed to making CloserStill Media a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where our colleagues are encouraged to be true to themselves. We are a global and multicultural business and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where our colleagues can grow and develop no matter who they are and where they work.
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