Business Developer

Are you a strategic thinker with experience in sales and business development and an affinity with the world of live entertainment and events? Does your humbleness, enthusiasm, and client-oriented mindset result in long-lasting memories, and excite you? Then check out further details and join us on our journey!

Plugged Live Shows creates one-of-a-kind live shows, worldwide. We are an experiential studio that engages audiences and touches individuals by creating signature shows with a creative vision and a deep communicative core.

As Plugged Live Shows’ Business Developer you know the world of live events like the back of your hand. You keep an eye on trends and developments. Not only within the industry, you also respond to actualities and developments within the world.

You use your knowledge and your network to strategically respond to opportunities that lie ahead. You share your insights with the marketing team, discussing the most successful marketing plan. You set out your sales strategy and activities based on the different segments and target groups, being Corporate events, brand events and public events. Besides researching new markets and recruiting new leads, you build and nurture long term relationships with clients.

We’re not here for the quick win; we are here for the long run. And the same goes for our shows; we aim to be remarkable by delivering peak performance.

By gaining the trust of our clients, you are given a chance to tell a story that comes from the heart and inspires (potential) clients to dive into the world of live entertainment, enabling us to touch, engage and inspire their audience as a result of co-creation. This requires a certain accessibility, a humble attitude, and a client-oriented mindset. At the same time, you keep our company objectives in mind.

Founded in 2011 in the city of Breda, Plugged Live Show’s ambitions have led us to countless destinations worldwide creating opening & closing shows, product launches, board of directors dinners and more. Besides ambition and dedication, we thrive on fun, laughter, and creative ideas. Although we are internationally orientated, which requires a certain amount of traveling and an international focus and ambition, traveling will not be the main aspect of the position.

• You bring experience and passion for the world of live entertainment and events and embody the essence of a live experience;

• You excel in a fast-paced and demanding environment, both nationally and internationally;

• You confidently negotiate and persuade clients;

• You bring strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong interpersonal abilities;

• You have a track record of success in a commercial and dynamic work environment;

• You initiate ideas, work proactively, and excel both independently and as part of a team;

• You have a keen entrepreneurial spirit and seize opportunities;

• You communicate and present effectively, both orally and in writing;

• You have a managing background and enjoy leading and coaching a team;

• Your enthusiasm and authenticity earn you trust and likeability with others.

• GROWTH AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT

  We believe that the personal and professional growth of our team members is a key element to our business achievements, our fulfillment, and our daily happiness. We are a learning organization, which we facilitate via your Personal Development Plan and matching development budget, The Plugged Academy platform or via the recurring Masterclasses of industry professionals.

• 27 HOLIDAYS

  Each year you get 27 vacation days on a full-time basis including the Monday and Tuesday of Carnival. You get these days on top of the regular Dutch holidays

• THERE IS A THING LIKE FREE LUNCH

  We’ll facilitate a daily lunch, based on the preferences of the team. Our lunches include an occasional battle between the carblovers, the salad enthusiasts and tosti-fanatics, and we won’t shy away from a DJ behind the decks now and then.

• DESIGN YOUR PENSION

  We believe in letting our employees decide for themselves how they shape and secure their individual future. This is why we facilitate the use of a platform called…