Business Development Manager Sporting Events

Antella Travel Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with a growing and ambitious sports travel and hospitality business seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand partnerships across the UK and international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a sales-focused professional with experience developing B2B partnerships across the travel trade, affiliates, marketplaces, concierge services, banking, loyalty, lifestyle, entertainment, or hospitality sectors.

The successful candidate will act as a brand ambassador for the business, driving revenue growth and representing the company at both UK and international industry events.

• Drive revenue growth through the sale of sporting event tickets, hospitality packages, and sports travel experiences.
• Develop strategic partnerships across travel trade, affiliates, marketplaces, concierge, banking, loyalty, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors.
• Identify and secure new B2B business opportunities across UK and international markets.
• Build, manage, and grow long-term commercial relationships with partners and clients.
• Attend UK and international trade shows, networking events, and industry exhibitions.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to maximise partner engagement and customer experience.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to drive commercial growth.

• Previous experience within Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Partnerships, or Commercial Development within sports hospitality, travel, sporting events.
• Passion for live sporting events, hospitality, and customer experiences.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Existing network across relevant sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Confident presenter with experience attending trade events and networking functions.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and target‑driven.
• Open to UK and international travel when required.

• Exclusive opportunity through Antella Travel Recruitment.
• Join a fast‑growing and exciting sports travel and hospitality business.
• International exposure and travel opportunities.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a scaling organisation.