This is a unique opportunity. Raise the Bar is a growing speaker bureau who partners with ambitious organisations to help them deliver exceptional conference and event experiences matching the perfect speaker with their event objectives.
Client Solutions / Business Development Consultant (Speaker Bureau)
£36,000 - £38,000 base annual salary plus bonus scheme (OTE £42,000 - £47,000)
Hybrid / Remote (UK-based)
With uncapped earnings you will work with the world's most inspirational speakers from the initial client brief through to the day itself. We have a great team to support you and our clients come back to us year after year.
We are excited to bring a new team member on board to build their career and share their passion for growth and development whilst building their own portfolio of accounts.
The roster you get to work with is genuinely exceptional with over 900 World-class speakers across leadership, AI, high performance, mental health, sustainability, sport and more. No two briefs are the same. Matching the right speaker to the right moment for a client is one of the best parts of the job.
We can't wait to meet you!
WHY RAISE THE BAR
A sales role where your effort genuinely determines what you earn.
Uncapped commission. The more you invoice the more you earn.
Remote-first with real flexibility.
A small, driven team where your results are seen and rewarded quickly.
Variety that keeps it interesting. A speaker roster spanning leadership, AI, high performance, mental health, sport, sustainability and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
New Business. This is the priority.
Proactive outbound prospecting, calls, LinkedIn, targeted email campaigns. Engaging L&D managers, HR directors and event organisers who need a speaker and inspiration.
Generating client meetings and getting in front of the right people to build relationships that become long-term partnerships.
Building and converting your own pipeline through consultative, relationship-led sales conversations.
Using HubSpot, outreach campaigns and our webinar programme to reach the right buyers at the right time, at scale without losing the personal touch.
Attending industry events and networking opportunities to grow your profile and your pipeline.
Account Management. Keeping clients coming back.
Managing and growing accounts, understanding their event calendars and speaker needs well in advance.
Building the kind of relationships where Raise the Bar is the first call a client makes when they need a speaker.
Cross-selling into our wider portfolio including Commercial Learning and Apprenticeships where relevant.
Day to Day.
Preparing compelling proposals and contracts that meet client budgets and expectations.
Keeping HubSpot sharp and current.
Building strong working relationships with speakers on our roster.
Working closely with our coordinators, marketing and finance teams to make sure every event lands brilliantly.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
Proven B2B sales experience. A real track record of generating your own pipeline, not just working inbound.
Comfortable with high-volume outbound you do not wait for leads.
2+ years in a client-facing sales or account management role.
CRM proficiency. HubSpot experience is a strong advantage.
Excellent communication skills. Confident on the phone, personable face to face.
Resilient, self-motivated and commercially sharp.
Desirable:
Experience in the speaker bureau, events, L&D or professional services world.
An existing network of L&D, HR or event management contacts.
Experience with outreach platforms, sequencing tools or sales automation.
Familiarity with the corporate events buying cycle.
Contract - Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Equality & Diversity
We are an inclusive employer committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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