Business Development Executive

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Business Development Executive driving lead generation and supporting sponsorship/media sales in the games industry. Join a dynamic B2B sales team under direct SVP oversight.

Responsibilities:

  • Shadow the SVP and support the Executive Assistant on lead-gen projects during the Year 1
  • Assist in drafting proposals, and coordinating B2B sales collateral and meeting action points
  • Handle some client conversations and sponsorship/media sales
  • Work towards an individual lead generation target during Year 1
  • Build and update targeted lead lists using online tools, trade reports, and internal CRM
  • Review past ticket/sponsorship data to identify gaps and create new target lists
  • Research competitor events, sponsors, and advertising trends to produce concise updates
  • Provide on-site sales support and client assistance at events when required
  • Coordinate some travel planning and administration tasks for the sales team
  • Support communication between sales, marketing, and content teams

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year of B2B client-facing experience (sales, marketing, or related)
  • A willingness to travel internationally at least once a month
  • Excellent written and spoken English (native/professional level)
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Genuine interest in the video games industry
  • Prior experience in events, sponsorship, or media sales (Desirable)
  • Additional languages helpful (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish) (Desirable)
  • Business or Marketing degree (or equivalent) (Desirable)

Benefits:

  • Year 1: bonus scheme (for successful lead generation and sales contribution)
  • 6-12 month probation period
  • Reliable internet connection required (equipment provided for UK based staff)