About Us
At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.
Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.
While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.
See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers
About The Role
As a Business Development Manager for Production & Content, you'll be the driving force behind expanding our business. Your main responsibility will be to bring in new business opportunities that align with our revenue goals. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the growth and success of our Production & Content department.
You're Good At
- Building strong relationships: You excel at networking and forging connections that lead to new business opportunities.
- Strategic thinking: You have a knack for identifying growth areas and developing plans to capitalize on them.
- Sales expertise: You're a pro at pitching, negotiating, and closing deals to drive revenue growth.
- Communication skills: Your ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively will be key in this role.
You Might Also Have
- Experience in the production or content industry: Knowledge of the industry trends and dynamics will give you an edge.
- Analytical skills: Being able to analyze data and market trends can help you make informed decisions.
- Project management experience: Handling multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring their success could be beneficial.
- 5+ years minimum selling a mix of Production, Content, Event Management.
- Agency sales expereince in production, content, events & incentives industries.
THE PERKS
Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.
Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.
Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.
Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.
We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.
We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Manager Business Development is between $85,000 - $125,000 base salary plus commissions. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.
