About The Role
We’re looking for the very best talent to join us at this exciting time in our journey, as we continue to strengthen our market leader position by providing an even better customer experience.
Sunbelt Rentals Broadcast & Events is seeking a driven and well-connected Business Development Manager to identify and secure new business opportunities across Live Music, Corporate Events, and Broadcast sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing division of one of the UK’s leading equipment rental companies, supporting world-class productions with cutting-edge solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Proactively generate and convert new business opportunities across live music, corporate events, and broadcast markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, agencies, production companies, and technical partners.
- Represent Sunbelt Rentals at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.
- Prepare and present compelling proposals, tenders, and pitches.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets and growth objectives.
- Maintain accurate pipeline data and reporting through CRM tools.
What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme. Other benefits will depend on your job role and may include company car and private medical insurance.
About You
If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.
To succeed as a Business Development Manager you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:
- Proven track record in business development or sales within live events, broadcast, or entertainment industries.
- Strong network of industry contacts across music, corporate events, and/or broadcast.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- A passion for live events and the people who make them happen.
About Us
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.
Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.
Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.