Business Development Manager

**About Us** Tarp Communications is an international sponsorship and brand visibility partner that connects global brands with premier sporting, cultural, and social events. We help organisations **maximize audience engagement**, increase brand awareness and deliver impactful advertising solutions — including digital out-of-home and mobile displays at major events around the world. We are a **new startup** with ambitious growth plans and a culture rooted in innovation, long-term partnership-building, and expanding global reach. **Role Overview** We are seeking a **highly motivated Business Development Manager** to lead European sales and help build our commercial presence. This role combines strategic sales, team building, and brand growth — with the potential to grow into an **Operations Director** position for the right candidate. You will be responsible for **driving revenue, forging strong client relationships, building your own telesales team, and leveraging social media and digital channels to grow business opportunities** across major European markets. **Key Responsibilities** 📌 Sales & Business Growth * Identify and engage new clients across Europe for our sponsorship and advertising services * Sell premium advertising and sponsorship opportunities at sporting, cultural, and major events * Build strong pipelines and close deals that align with company goals 🤝 Relationship Management * Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with brands and agencies * Understand client needs and tailor solutions to maximise visibility and engagement 📊 Strategy & Market Direction * Inform and contribute to company commercial strategy based on European market insights * Track competitor and industry trends to drive new opportunities 👥 Team Building & Leadership * Recruit, train, and develop an effective telesales and business development team * Set targets, monitor performance, and drive team excellence 💻 Digital & Social Media Delivery * Use social media strategically to amplify lead generation and brand visibility * Build digital campaigns that connect with prospects and showcase service value **Who You Are** ✔ Proven experience in business development, advertising or sponsorship sales ✔ Excellent communicator — capable of selling services that create brand impact ✔ Strong social media knowledge and digital acumen for business-building ✔ Entrepreneurial mindset — thrives in a startup environment ✔ Able to recruit, lead, and scale a remote sales/telesales team ✔ Strategic, self-driven, and target-oriented ✔ Passionate about forging long-term client relationships ✔ Comfortable working remotely with flexible hours aligned to European markets **Role:** Business Development & Sales Leadership (Advertising & Sponsorship) **Location:** Remote (Europe focus) **Joining Date:** March 2026 **Salary:** Competitive / industry standard (discussed at interview) **Why Join Us** ✨ Be a core part of a growing global startup ✨ Lead and build your own sales organisation ✨ Opportunity for progression to **Operations Director** ✨ Shape the future of brand sponsorship and advertising strategy ✨ Remote work with flexibility and autonomy **How to Apply** Interested candidates should send: 📌 CV / Resume 📌 Short cover letter outlining relevant experience and why you’re a great fit