Business Development Associate (Fast-Track Progression to Event Sales Manager)

Location: Newtown, Sydney (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive base (DOE) + uncapped commission
OTE (Year 1): $80,000 – $100,000
Top Performers: $150,000+
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

At Business Show Media, we don’t just run events, we create opportunities for businesses to grow.

As a global events company, we connect entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders through world-class exhibitions across London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore.

Our Sydney office is growing quickly, and we’re building a team of ambitious, high-energy individuals who want to be part of that journey.

The Opportunity

This is the starting point for a high-earning, quick-paced sales career.

As a Business Development Associate, you’ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, connecting with decision-makers, building early relationships, and creating a strong pipeline for the sales team.

This role is designed for progression.

High performers will quickly move into closing roles, with a clear path toward becoming an Event Sales Manager.

If you’re hungry, competitive, and want to earn well while accelerating your career, this is where it starts.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Proactively sourcing and qualifying new business opportunities

- Reaching out to decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn

- Building relationships with potential exhibitors and sponsors





- Understanding client needs and identifying relevant event solutions

- Booking qualified meetings and handing over warm leads to the sales team

- Keeping pipeline activity organised and up to date

- Working closely with sales and marketing to drive growth

Who You Are

We’re looking for driven, career-focused individuals who are ready to work hard and be rewarded for it.

- Confident and comfortable speaking to people every day

- Energetic, resilient, and target-driven

- Competitive with a strong desire to earn

- Motivated to build a long-term career in sales

- Interested in business, entrepreneurship, and events

Graduates and working holiday visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

Previous sales experience is a bonus, but not essential - attitude and work ethic are what matter most.

What You’ll Get

- Competitive base salary

- Uncapped commission (OTE $100,000 – $140,000 in Year 1)

- Top performers earning $150,000+

- Full training and continuous development

- Transparent progression into Event Sales and Event Sales Manager

- Opportunities to work on major Australian and international events

- A fast-paced, high-performance team environment

- Regular incentives, rewards, and team socials

Ready to Apply?

If you’re hungry to succeed, willing to put in the work, and want to build a career where you can earn well and progress quickly - this is your opportunity.

Apply now and take your first step toward becoming an Event Sales Manager.

Required Skill Profession

Sales Representatives, Services

📌 Business Development Associate (Fast Track Progression to Event Sales Manager) (Newtown)
🏢 Business Show Media
📍 Newtown