Business Development Manager, Private Luxury Events

Business Development Manager, Private Luxury Events
Central London, Borough (Hybrid)

Worldwide Events is the parent company behind two highly successful event brands: M&I and Private Luxury Events, each serving distinct sectors of the global travel and events industry.
We bring people together and facilitate strong relationships, connecting people on a human level first, business second. We call this H2H connection, and it is at the heart of everything we do.
At Private Luxury Events
, we're not just creating events, we create moments that connect, inspire, and redefine luxury travel. As pioneers in crafting extraordinary experiences, we've been uniting leaders and trend-setters in the travel and events industry for over 20 years in unforgettable destinations around the world. Our experiences are where innovation meets authenticity, and where the next generation of luxury travel connections begins.
We’re unveiling something extraordinary; a major new event designed for a new generation of travel leaders. More than an event, it’s a movement redefining how innovation, experience, and connection come together in the global travel space. To make this ambitious vision a reality, we're assembling a team of innovators and creative disruptors who are ready to make a monumental impact. If you're a driven professional with a passion for pioneering new frontiers and building something extraordinary from the ground up, this is your opportunity to join a team that's set to revolutionise the industry.

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Manager to join the growing commercial team at Private Luxury Events (PLE).
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the next stage of our global growth.
Depending on experience and career focus, this position will sit within one of two strategic areas of the business:

• Core PLE Portfolio Team:
  Driving sales and partnerships across our established events — Ultra, TFest, Private Luxury, and Amour — each connecting the world’s leading luxury travel and lifestyle brands.
• New Product Launch Division:
  Playing a foundational role in developing and commercialising our next-generation event concept — a new global platform designed to redefine how innovation, experience, and culture converge within the luxury lifestyle space.

Both paths offer the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic international team, engage with high-level industry stakeholders, and contribute to the continued evolution of the world’s most respected luxury event portfolio.

Revenue Generation

• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities across assigned event portfolios or markets.
• Achieve or exceed revenue targets through effective sales strategies and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, exhibitors, and sponsors.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing.

Business Development & Relationship Management

• Cultivate long‑term relationships with key partners to drive renewals and future growth.
• Represent Private Luxury Events at international trade shows, industry events, and networking functions.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align commercial goals with event strategy and delivery.

Strategic Market Insights

• Research market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to senior leadership to guide event positioning and product innovation.

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity using Salesforce CRM.
• Deliver consistent reporting on progress, forecasts, and market developments.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates to senior management.

You’re commercially focused, relationship‑driven, and passionate about the intersection of luxury travel, lifestyle, and innovation. You combine strategic thinking with strong execution and thrive on turning opportunity into tangible growth. You’ll bring:

• Previous experience…