Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.
The Role
We're seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Business Development team as a dedicated "hunter," focused entirely on expanding our footprint across the corporate and association sectors and third-party production companies. You'll build the top of the sales funnel with high-value leads for the sales team to close.
This is a purely proactive, new-business role covering the UK and London's key inbound international markets. It calls for research, strategic and tactical sales activity, networking, and engagement with the wider event-tourism ecosystem. You'll be responsible for generating your own pipeline and securing qualified RFPs from sectors, brands and organisations that have never hosted events in the Convene and etc.venues portfolio or reactivating those that have lapsed for 12 months or more.
We’re Here For You - At CHG, you’ll receive:
Health and Wellness
- Private medical insurance
- Subsidised eye care
- Subsidised fitness membership
- Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme
Time Off and Work-Life Balance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay
- Financial Support and Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
- Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme
Professional Development and Recognition
- Continuous professional and personal development support
- Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones
Community and Impact
- Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
- The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do
- Prospect, qualify and target new business opportunities across the UK and international markets, as directed by the Head of Business Development.
- Meet and exceed ambitious lead-generation goals and KPIs for qualified appointments and site tours with new prospective clients.
- Self-generate 100% of your pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, networking events, social selling and creative outbound strategies.
- Partner closely with the Head of Business Development, Director of UK Sales, Head of Field Marketing and Assistant Director of Sales to identify new markets, use cases and buyer personas informed by business needs, event-industry trends and market research.
- Conduct compelling site inspections, virtual tours and client presentations that showcase the value of CHG's brand portfolio
- Maintain accurate, detailed and up-to-date activity, pipeline and account data in our CRM
- Report into the Head of Business Development and contribute to commercial meetings and regional reporting
- Attend industry trade shows, networking receptions and agency events to actively prospect for new business, in line with the commercial strategy and core business development objectives
What We Look For:
- 5+ years of experience in a commercial role within the UK meetings and events industry
- Proven track record in proactive selling or business development in London’s corporate and agency markets
- Knowledge of European corporate markets ideal but not mandatory
- Exceptional networking abilities and relationship-building sales skills
- Capable of working independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong social selling skills
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in a commercial role within the UK meetings and events industry
- Proven track record in proactive selling or business development in London corporate and agency markets
- Exceptional networking and relationship-building sales skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong social selling skills
- Knowledge of European corporate markets
Convene Hospitality Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Convene Hospitality Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Convene Hospitality Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off programs are described as generous, including flexible PTO for salaried staff and extended company holidays. Feedback suggests the extra WISH week adds meaningful additional leave for personal development or service.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage breadth is notable, with multiple medical options, dental/vision, disability, a virtual health advocate, and Eden Health access. Fertility and family‑planning support via Kindbody further strengthens the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks such as free meals, snacks, coffee, and stipends (cell phone and remote‑work where eligible) enhance total value beyond base pay. Feedback suggests reasonable schedules in some roles (e.g., fewer weekends/holidays) also contribute to perceived wellbeing.
Convene Hospitality Group Insights
What We Do
Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds – ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. CHG is currently comprised of two core brands: Convene and etc.venues. United by a shared vision – to cultivate environments where connections grow, organizations flourish, and every gathering promotes presence and purpose – CHG brands offer clients multiple products built with intention to facilitate exceptional in-person experiences: event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office space, and membership clubs. With hospitality at its core, CHG brands serve as a partner, not just a place, for members and clients, providing all the resources needed to host impactful gatherings – on-site catering, in-room AV, production services, planning support – as well as thoughtfully considering every possible detail to ensure a memorable occasion. As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, CHG has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities. Its venues go beyond space, fostering experiences rooted in belonging, guided by hospitality, and designed to bring people together time and again.
Why Work With Us
CHG: A dynamic global event company where every detail, interaction, and experience matters. Join a team built on genuine hospitality, collaboration, growth, and purpose. Born from hospitality, fueled by GRIT, connecting people in meaningful ways. Explore careers: https://convene.com/careers/
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