Thefutureworks

Business Development Manager We're working with a well-established Stratford-upon-Avon, internationally active creative production agency delivering high-impact events, exhibitions and brand experiences across global markets. As part of continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team. This role is ideal for a commercially driven new business professional with experience in the events and exhibitions sector who enjoys building relationships, identifying new revenue opportunities and managing the full sales lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Please note: this role involves weekend work and international travel as part of live events and exhibitions. What You'll Be Doing Identifying and developing new business opportunities across targeted industry sectors Building and managing a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities due for tender within the next 1-5 years Developing trusted relationships with senior client decision-makers Delivering credential and capability presentations at client offices, virtually and at industry events Managing the full sales process from lead generation through to close and handover Creating and maintaining accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and budgets Promoting the full service offering and value proposition Working closely with creative and production teams to convert new business into profitable long-term accounts Maintaining accurate CRM records covering contacts, opportunities and competitor activity Providing regular sales updates and reports to senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Business Development or New Business role within events, exhibitions or related industries Strong track record of winning and negotiating new business Consultative sales approach with the ability to identify client needs and present tailored solutions Confident communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills Commercially focused with strong organisational and planning ability Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously Benefits Salary of 40,000 per annum plus commission International travel opportunities High level of autonomy and responsibility Supportive, collaborative team environment Long-term career development within a growing business

We are currently recruiting for a exciting new position of a Simulation Assistant to join the growing team based in Coventry. The centre is an advanced people training centre that has seen successful growth both in the range and volume business. As a result they are recruiting an assistant to help support and shape the operation in order to realise the considerable further potential which exists for this innovative facility. The aim of the Simulation Assistant Role is to support the centre management in technical support, sales, marketing and general commercial and admin functions required to operate the centre. This is a diverse role requiring an individual with a wide range of both technical and specialist non-technical skills to succeed in excelling both in engaging with the state-of-the-art technology used within the centre as well as performing business critical day-to-day activities. From a technical perspective, the successful candidate will be capable of, as well as having a strong ethos of learning to be able to install, configure, program, test and support the relevant technology and applicable simulation applications utilised at the centre. These skills will be required for, but not limited to: *Operation of the XVR On Scene, XVR Crisis Media Simulation Platforms *Design, build, program and configure simulation-based scenarios utilising the XVR Simulation platforms or others where applicable *Undertake 3D-Modelling and Artwork where required. *Understanding the technical capabilities of the simulation centre *Support and Maintain Audio/Visual (AV) systems as well as Windows and Mac OS computer systems utilised in the centre. From an admin perspective, the successful candidate will be capable of and able to demonstrate the ability: *To perform day-to-day admin office tasks *Maintain records, produce reports and use of appropriate business support systems *Support in Sales and Marketing and other day-to-day business activities. Non-technical skills such as communication, team working, time management, ability to adapt to change and flexibility are essential to succeed in this role. Furthermore, the successful candidate will strive to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, excellent inter-personal skills, networking, team working as well as the ability to work independently where required. Stakeholder and client satisfaction are paramount to be effective in this role. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the desire for learning the specialist skills, through both on-the-job and formal training provided in order to develop the necessary qualities and capabilities required to succeed. If you feel you have the relevant base skills and experience, as well as the passion to develop and learn new, please submit your do not hesitate in applying