Business Development Manager (Events and Venues)West SussexUp to 42,000 + commsOverviewOur client is a large, established multi-use event venue in Sussex, hosting a wide range of public and private events. The venue has a strong existing events portfolio and is now focused on accelerating growth by attracting additional premium, professionally run events.This is a new business-led role, suited to a confident, entrepreneurial sales professional with experience in event, venue, or hospitality sales. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board to drive revenue growth and fill remaining diary availability with high-quality events.Key ObjectivesIdentify and secure new business from professional organisers, promoters, and event owners.Attract established events currently hosted at other venues, as well as new concepts seeking a long-term home.Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, delivering quarterly targets aligned to the annual budget.Develop commercially compelling proposals and negotiate contracts to close new business.Represent the venue professionally within the events market and at industry meetings.Candidate Proven track record in B2B sales.Strong new business development capability with a proactive, self-starting approach.Confident relationship builder, comfortable working at senior stakeholder level.Commercially astute, with experience of pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and good IT ..... full job details .....