Business Development Manager

About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role As our Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in growing and shaping our local, national and international corporate market. You will research, manage and expertly progress inbound conference and banqueting enquiries from initial contact through to successful conclusion, while proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities. Combining commercial insight with a passion for building strong relationships, you’ll position our venue as the first choice for corporate events, creating compelling solutions that meet client needs and drive sustainable revenue growth. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield ; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team Key Responsibilities: Drive new business growth and account development by proactively securing local, national and international conference and banqueting opportunities, while retaining and expanding relationships with key existing clients. Identify, target and convert new leads through market research, prospecting, client meetings and networking, progressing enquiries efficiently from initial contact through to contracted and invoiced business. Develop and deliver effective sales plans and strategies to achieve agreed targets, contributing to annual budgets and overall market strategy for the conference and banqueting sector. Actively promote the venue and its offering through client presentations, site visits, familiarisation trips, trade shows, networking events and collaborative campaigns with PR & Marketing. Monitor performance, trends and compliance by analysing sales data, preparing reports, tracking enquiry progress, ensuring adherence to sales procedures, and proposing improvements to enhance profitability, service quality and event offering. We are looking for someone with: Proven experience in business development or sales within conference, banqueting, hospitality, events or a related B2B environment, operating across local, national and/or international markets. A strong track record of winning new business and growing key accounts , with the commercial awareness to negotiate, close and maximise revenue opportunities. Experience working to sales targets and budgets , contributing to sales plans and using performance data to drive results and inform strategy. Confidence building relationships at all levels , from initial prospecting through to senior stakeholder management, face‑to‑face meetings and long‑term partnerships. · Experience promoting a venue or service externally , including client presentations, site visits, networking, trade events and collaborative activity with marketing teams. Recruitment Process Outlined: 1st Stage- Intro Call with Talent Team 2nd Stage- Interview with Head of Sales (Associations) and General Manager - P&J Live Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.