
Business Development Manager - MarTech Group (Office Based)
Informa · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·
- Pay:
- $75,000-$85,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time
Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious brands like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20 and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.
Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.
About MarTech at Informa
The MarTech Group connects marketing technology professionals through world-class events, content, and digital solutions. Our mission is to empower leaders with the insights, tools, and connections they need to stay ahead of the curve and drive meaningful business growth.
Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious brands like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20 and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.
Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.
About MarTech at Informa
The MarTech Group connects marketing technology professionals through world-class events, content, and digital solutions. Our mission is to empower leaders with the insights, tools, and connections they need to stay ahead of the curve and drive meaningful business growth.
Job Description
Job Description
The salary range for this role is $75,000–$85,000 based on experience, plus uncapped commission.
Office based near a U.S. Informa office such as New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.
This posting will automatically expire on May 22nd, 2025.
Are you passionate about building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth? Content Marketing Institute (CMI), part of the Informa Festivals MarTech portfolio, is looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join our sales team and help shape the future of content marketing innovation. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of growing our brand’s impact—connecting marketing leaders with powerful digital and event solutions that drive business results. You’ll also support the Insights, Marketing & Innovation group by selling events and digital products.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development (80%)
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet or exceed revenue goals
Proactively engage prospects through strategic outreach—including calls, emails, and meetings
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
Develop tailored proposals that align with client objectives across events and digital platforms
Manage a portfolio of high-value accounts with a focus on retention and growth
Stay current on industry trends and share market insights with internal teams
Represent the CMI brand at industry events and conferences, identifying new opportunities
Reporting & Analytics (10%)
Track and manage opportunities in Salesforce, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting
Share updates on sales performance and pipeline activity with leadership
Provide insights to optimize offerings and inform future strategy
Collaboration & Support (10%)
Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of client deliverables
Collaborate with marketing, content, and operations teams to enhance client experiences
Stay sharp by participating in sales training and keeping up with MarTech trends
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with most or all of the following:
Proven success in B2B sales, ideally in business development or account management, with a demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets and drive revenue growth
A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships through strategic networking, personalized communication, and consistent follow-up
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Clear, persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience presenting to senior-level stakeholders and decision-makers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for reporting and presentations
Ability to travel for client meetings, industry events, and conferences as needed
Experience using Salesforce CRM for lead tracking, pipeline management, and forecasting
Familiarity with conferences, trade shows, or events is a plus
Ready to make an impact?
Join us in shaping the future of content marketing and MarTech innovation.
Additional Information
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
Our benefits include:
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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About Informa
At Informa Tech, we believe that technology innovation is key to driving positive change in our society. We believe that digital inclusion underpins progress. And we believe that diversity in tech is central to a thriving industry.
Our aim is to inspire the global technology community to build a better world by informing, educating and connecting them through world-class research, training, events, and media.
We sit at the heart of the tech community with specialisms in emerging tech/AI, enterprise IT, cyber security, service providers/NextG, critical communications, media & entertainment and marketing technology.
Leveraging over 100 trusted brands, we offer an unrivalled global networking community and platform for technologists and innovators to be inspired and reach their full potential.
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
