TAG provides high-touch, personalised travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C-suite executives and award-winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever-changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.

Business Development Representative Overview:

We are looking for a full-time (35 hours per week) Business Development Representative who can support our growing Events Teams. As the Business Development Representative, you will have a diverse and varied role. You’ll collaborate with our global teams to support company initiatives and uncover innovative solutions, while taking a proactive approach to your day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Generate quality new leads and create a constant healthy sales pipeline aligned to company, division and client targets

• Maintain a portfolio of contacts pertinent to the events offering

• Utilise and assist events staff to increase business from existing clients

• Build a network of strong connections and use proactive approaches to attract prospective clients

• Establish positive relationships with potential and existing customers to seek untapped leads

• Accurately track prospective client interactions ensuring up-to-date information is always recorded

• Keep CRM tools updated to expand and share prospects lists across all Sales and Business Development Teams

• Meet KPIs for appointments/meetings and converted business development successes

• Run and complete the end-to-end business development process

• Work with marketing on company promotions

• Identify and anticipate client-expected benchmarks to recommend improved services and meet  expectations

• Meet regularly with divisional management and attend agreed promotional events

• React to significant market conditions or threats and risks exercising good judgment to escalate appropriately

• Other responsibilities and duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education to degree level or higher in related field, or the equivalent combination of education and directly related experience within the events industry

• Suitable knowledge of the events market, preferably within a TMC client base

• Competent user of CRM tools and platforms

• Proven record of working in dynamic and fast-paced environments

• Accomplished business development awareness and trusted representative with a collaborative and pragmatic approach

• Capable of creating the bandwidth to handle client requests and support team/management simultaneously

• Ability to manage own workload effectively and able to interchange independent work with teamwork

Experience TAG Perks:

• Competitive salary DOE (with uncapped commission on new business wins)

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Wellness/EAP programme

• Employee discounts

• Enhanced employer pension contributions

• Service-based holiday entitlement

We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. To express your interest in the role, please send your updated CV/resume and a cover letter to uk-recruitment@tag-group.com.