Location: Bristol (Office-based)
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 base DOE + uncapped commission
OTE (Year 1): £45,000 – £55,000
Top Performers: £60,000 – £80,000+
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Business Show Media delivers some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders with the ideas, tools, and networks they need to grow.
With flagship events across London, Las Vegas, Sydney, Singapore, and Miami, we are expanding rapidly and developing the next generation of event managers, project coordinators, and commercial leaders
This is a structured entry-level opportunity into the international events industry. You’ll start your career in business development, learning how global exhibitions are built and commercialised.
As you progress, you’ll have clear pathways into event management, coordination, operations, or senior commercial roles, based on performance and strengths.
No prior experience required – full training provided from day one.
Researching and identifying high-potential exhibitors and sponsors
Contacting prospects via phone, email, and LinkedIn
Qualifying leads and generating interest in our international events
Booking meetings and passing opportunities to senior sales executives
Supporting wider sales and marketing campaigns
Gaining exposure to event planning, operations, and commercial strategy
Progressing into event management or coordination roles over time
We hire for potential, not experience This role is ideal for graduates, career changers, or anyone starting their professional journey.
You are:
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Confident communicating over the phone and in writing
Interested in business, entrepreneurship, and global events
Motivated and resilient in a target-driven environment
Based in or near Bristol and able to work full-time from the office
£25,000 – £28,000 base salary
Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £45,000 – £55,000)
Top performers earning £60,000 – £80,000+
Full sales, commercial, and events training
Clear progression into event management or senior commercial roles
International travel opportunities to major global events
Supportive, energetic team environment
Regular incentives, rewards, and team socials
If you’re based in Bristol and looking to build a long-term career in business development with a clear pathway into event management, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of global business events.
At Business Show Media, we organise some of the world’s largest business events, focused on empowering SMEs and startups. Our mission is to connect businesses with the tools they need to succeed—a commitment recognised with the 2024 Best Contribution to Sector award.
We’re also proud to be recognised as 'Employer of the Year' for the dedication our leadership team shows in creating an inclusive, ethical workplace that offers outstanding opportunities for our team, such as global travel and rewarding team trips.
We host The Business Show along with events like Going Global Live, The B2B Marketing Expo, White Label Expo, The CPD Expo and Retrain Expo across the US, UK, Asia and Australia. Based in the centre of Bristol, we’re growing quickly and looking for passionate professionals to join our team.
