New Business Development Lead

Designing Events is seeking an experienced New Business Development Lead to direct sales and growth efforts at Designing Events. Our Company mission is to be a high quality, full service, global meeting management company focused on attaining the goals of our individual clients. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on building meaningful partnerships, uncovering opportunities, and closing business with confidence and integrity. Our team works in a hybrid manner and this position has the flexibility to be mostly virtual.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities with franchise companies, associations, pharmaceutical/clinical organizations and other corporations who share our core values
• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to generate qualified leads
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand client goals, objectives, and event vision
• Working with existing documentation and the President, develop compelling, customized proposals
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract execution
• Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of opportunities using organized tracking systems
• Represent Designing Events with professionalism at industry events, conferences, and networking functions
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor positioning, and emerging market opportunities
• Travel as needed.

Required qualifications:

• 10 years of Business Development experience
• 5-7 years of Hospitality industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel 30-40%
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public-speaking abilities.
• Energetic, approachable, and able to foster trust and engagement across diverse stakeholders.
• Candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to work independently, while maintaining a team atmosphere.

Designing Events, LLC, located in Westminster, MD, is a full-service event marketing and management company. We provide global meeting logistics and create innovative strategies for non-profit organizations and for-profit corporations. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefitsincluding health, dental, vision, disability insurances, retirement plan and vacation and holiday benefits. Qualified candidates should submit resume with cover letter and professional references to email address in this posting. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospitality industry: 5 years (Preferred)
• Business development: 10 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westminster, MD 21157

Salary : $50,000