Business Development Manager - SuperReturn International

Location - UK London Based 

Join the Worlds Largest Private Equity & Venture Capital Event

Drive Growth for the Premier Private Capital Conference

Are you ready to represent the flagship event in the private equity world SuperReturn International attracts over 5500 decision-makers annually including 1800 LPs and 2700 GPs from more than 70 countries. This is your opportunity to join the team behind the most prestigious gathering in private capital.

We are expanding the sponsorship sales team on the flagship fast-growing market-leading SuperReturn International conference.  This is a full-time hybrid role for a Business Development Manager based in Greater London with some work-from-home flexibility.  .The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders managing client portfolios and negotiating contracts.  Daily tasks may include market research strategic planning client outreach coordinating with internal teams attending industry events and preparing presentations to inform business decisions and strategies.

As Business Development Manager for SuperReturn International youll:

• Develop and execute sponsorship sales strategies for our landmark Berlin event (June 2-6 2025)
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the private equity and venture capital ecosystem
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing client portfolios
• Create tailored sponsorship packages that deliver exceptional value
• Represent SuperReturn at industry events and client meetings

Why This Role Matters

SuperReturn International is described by industry leaders as the mother of all PE conferences and one of the very few must-attend events in Europe. Youll be at the center of an event that shapes the global private capital landscape connecting with C-suite executives from firms like CVC Capital Partners Pantheon Riverside Europe Fund and Investcorp.

Qualifications :

What were looking for:

• A consultative sales approach with strong relationship-building skills
• Experience in identifying business opportunities and developing client relationships
• Strategic thinking and excellent negotiation abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivation and a target-driven mindset
• Experience in event management or financial services (private equity/venture capital preferred)

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Skills in identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in market research and strategic planning
• Proven ability to manage portfolios grow client spends and negotiate contracts
• Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
• Experience in the event management or financial services industry is an advantage (ideally private equity and venture capital)
• Proficiency in CRM software and other business development tools

Skills and Behaviors Required

• Highly motivated
• The ability to work independently and pro-actively
• Consultative sales skills and a customer focused approach
• Willingness to travel to meet clients and attend industry conferences
• Target driven approach and the skills to manage sales budgets and campaigns
• Consultative sales skills and the ability to influence
• Ability to create and maintain positive and effective relationships with the sales team and other internal colleagues
• A clear communicator comfortable communicating in writing and verbally with excellent grammar and spelling
• Good analytical decision making and problem-solving skills

Additional Information :

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres 
some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our 
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Our benefits include: 
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and 
most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic 
Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks 
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding 
available too
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and 
learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn 
Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and 
the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical 
cover
A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching 
shares
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living 
subsidy access to health apps and more
Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes 
As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues 
who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have 
most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application. 
At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds 
are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally 
an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and 
do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by 
law. Ask us or see our website for full information. 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time