Business Development Manager, Vehicle Tech Week North America Job at CloserStill Media (North America (Remote))

Business Development Manager, Vehicle Tech Week North America

CloserStill Media

Location:
United States , North America (Remote)

Category:
Sales

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager based in North America, with a background in the events and/or automotive sector. You will be a true self-starter who thrives on sourcing, nurturing and closing your own sales pipeline. You'll bring a proven track record of solid sales growth, strong customer relationship skills, and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you'll have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the supply side of the automotive, agriculture and off-highway industries.

Job Responsibility:

Manage day-to-day sales across three co-located shows ,Vehicle Design & Cabin Expo, Intelligent Vehicle Expo, and Advanced Chassis & Powertrain Showcase — all taking place at The Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan, from 27–29 October 2026
Deliver personal sales targets and drive new business revenue to hit and exceed show targets
Develop and execute the campaign strategy set by the Event Directors, covering exhibitor numbers, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
Proactively build and manage a prospect database in line with company's CRM policy
Visit competitor and industry events to canvas for new business and monitor market activity
Collaborate with the US-based Content Manager to identify companies for exhibiting or sponsoring content streams
Maintain an accurate stand and sponsorship ledger and provide monthly revenue forecasts and reports
Foster strong relationships with key suppliers, associations, media and commercial partners
Ensure at least one day per fortnight is spent meeting customers and prospects face to face

Requirements:

Experienced in B2B sales within the events and/or automotive sector, with a demonstrable track record of sales growth
A confident self-starter who can independently source and close new business
Collaborative team player, comfortable working as part of a wider sales team and reporting to Event Directors
Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts and sales ledgers accurately
Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills across customers, prospects and industry partners
Highly organised, target-driven and motivated to exceed expectations
Curious about and engaged with the automotive, agriculture and off-highway industries
Based in North America