Business Development Representative focusing on lead generation for sponsorship sales. Collaborating with senior sales and marketing to engage prospects and meet performance goals.
Responsibilities
Lead Generation: Research and identify high-potential companies and decision-makers using LinkedIn, CRM data, and sales intelligence tools.
Outbound Prospecting: Conduct high-volume outreach (email, calls, LinkedIn) to book qualified meetings for the sponsorship sales team.
Qualification: Engage prospects through discovery calls to assess fit, needs, and timelines, qualifying opportunities for senior sales reps.
CRM Management: Maintain accurate records and notes in HubSpot, ensuring all leads and interactions are properly tracked and followed up.
Collaboration: Partner closely with senior sponsorship executives and marketing to refine outreach messaging and target lists.
Performance Goals: Consistently meet weekly and monthly KPIs for qualified meetings booked, outreach volume, and lead conversion.
Market Awareness: Stay informed on key industry trends in SaaS, martech, and B2B events to better tailor outreach and identify new opportunities.
Requirements
Some previous experience in sales, lead generation, or outbound prospecting (experience in B2B, events, or digital media a plus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders.
Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to exceed targets in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable using CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce) and outreach tools such as Smartlead, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or Aircall.
Being able to time-manage, prioritise effectively and handle multiple tasks at once, whether that’s researching, outreach, or managing replies.
A collaborative attitude — success at The Alliance is a team sport.
Benefits
Enhanced paid holiday: 34 days including UK Bank holidays and a day off on your birthday
Private Medical & Dental
Life Insurance: (4 x salary)
Flexible hours policy
Extensive tech gear kit
On-demand therapy, coaching & mental fitness via Oliva
Heavily subsidised gym membership via Gympass
Cycle to work & Workplace Nursery schemes
Flexible benefits via the thanksBen platform (£600 annually in year 1, scaling year on year up to £1,980+)
Personal L&D budget (£500 annually in year 1, scaling year on year up to £3000+)
1 paid day per quarter for either L&D or Volunteer activities
Job title
Business Development Representative – Event Sponsorship
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