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Leads growth and sales performance for assigned events and across the division. Owns pipeline, forecasting, prospecting, negotiations, closing, strategic accounts, renewals, upselling, and cross-selling. Coaches and develops sales teams, supports commercial planning, manages complex negotiations, builds senior client relationships, and partners with marketing, product, and operations to drive revenue growth.

Provides proactive, confidential support to two Presidents by managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, communications, priorities, and follow-through. Coordinates leadership activities, events, projects, stakeholders, and office support while anticipating needs and resolving conflicts. Requires strong judgment, organization, discretion, communication, and advanced Microsoft 365 skills in a fast-paced hybrid environment.

The Business Development Manager will generate new business for B2B events by prospecting, building pipelines, developing sponsorship and partnership solutions, managing customer relationships, and owning the full sales cycle through negotiation and close. The role requires CRM-based forecasting, collaboration with internal teams, market research, and achievement of revenue targets. Approximately 25% travel is required for customer meetings and industry events.