Business Development Manager – Events Management

About the role

The Business Development Manager will position and promote the client as Sri Lanka’s premier destination for world‑class events. You will build strong relationships with global event organizers, strategic partners and key stakeholders to attract high‑profile international events.

Key responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives and identify high‑value commercial expansion opportunities for the project ecosystem.
• Lead end‑to‑end development, planning and execution of strategic business projects.
• Plan, organise and oversee large‑scale commercial and public events to build brand equity and drive partner engagement.
• Develop, nurture and expand strategic industry networks and cross‑sector partnerships to support sustainable growth.
• Lead high‑level business negotiations and manage ongoing relationships with key stakeholders, commercial partners and major clients.
• Ensure seamless execution of business development strategies to consistently achieve commercial targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management or a related field from a recognised university.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in commercial management, business development or corporate strategy.
• Strong business negotiation, project execution and strategic deal‑closing capabilities.
• Established industry network with resource integration across corporate, commercial and public sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and multi‑stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive, highly competitive remuneration package.
• Exclusive career advancement prospects and high‑level exposure within a landmark international project environment.