Business Development Manager, Vehicle Tech Week North America ( Remote)
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Job Summary
Based in North America.
WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events part of Closerstill Media is one of the worlds most respected organisers of specialist exhibitions and publishers of leading industry magazines.
For more than three decades weve delivered authoritative content and market-defining events across the automotive aerospace transport and technology sectors.
Our brands are known for their innovation global reach and deep industry relevance and our teams pride themselves on creating high-value experiences for exhibitors delegates and readers alike.
Joining UKi means becoming part of a collaborative fast-moving organisation that encourages creativity commercial ambition and professional growth.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager based in North America with a background in the events and/or automotive sector. You will be a true self-starter who thrives on sourcing nurturing and closing your own sales pipeline. Youll bring a proven track record of solid sales growth strong customer relationship skills and a collaborative approach. Ideally youll have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the supply side of the automotive agriculture and off-highway industries.
THE ROLE:
Manage day-to-day sales across three co-located shows Vehicle Design & Cabin Expo Intelligent Vehicle Expo and Advanced Chassis & Powertrain Showcase all taking place at The Suburban Collection Showplace Novi Michigan from 2729 October 2026
Deliver personal sales targets and drive new business revenue to hit and exceed show targets
Develop and execute the campaign strategy set by the Event Directors covering exhibitor numbers stand sales sponsorship inventory yield and sponsorship revenues
Proactively build and manage a prospect database in line with companys CRM policy
Visit competitor and industry events to canvas for new business and monitor market activity
Collaborate with the US-based Content Manager to identify companies for exhibiting or sponsoring content streams
Maintain an accurate stand and sponsorship ledger and provide monthly revenue forecasts and reports
Foster strong relationships with key suppliers associations media and commercial partners
Ensure at least one day per fortnight is spent meeting customers and prospects face to face
ABOUT YOU:
Experienced in B2B sales within the events and/or automotive sector with a demonstrable track record of sales growth
A confident self-starter who can independently source and close new business
Collaborative team player comfortable working as part of a wider sales team and reporting to Event Directors
Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets forecasts and sales ledgers accurately
Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills across customers prospects and industry partners
Highly organised target-driven and motivated to exceed expectations
Curious about and engaged with the automotive agriculture and off-highway industries
Based in North America
CSM do not usually offer sponsorship for this role
CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age ethnicity religion or beliefs sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status or disability status.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage dont hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at .
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Territory Management
- Salesforce
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRM Software
- negotiation
- Lead Generation
About Company
We are on a mission... To be the most dynamic global B2B events and communities business.At our core, we have unwavering faith in our workforce. Our entrepreneurial and empowered teams are dedicated to perpetual evolution of their brands, shaping leading engagement in their respective ... View more
