We are looking for a senior, commercially driven Business Development/Sales & Events Manager to support the growth and commercial success of our international conferences and events within the Dating/Adult industry.
You will be responsible for generating new business, securing attendees, exhibitors and sponsors, managing relationships with clients and partners, and contributing to the planning and execution of successful events.
This role combines business development, sales, account management and event operations, making it ideal for someone who is highly proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.
Your Impact:
• Drive new business by identifying and approaching prospective exhibitors, sponsors, delegates and industry partners
• Generate qualified leads and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Secure attendees, exhibitors and sponsors for conferences and events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Understand client needs and recommend tailored participation and sponsorship opportunities
• Arrange and attend external meetings to present conference opportunities and close deals
• Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial offers
• Negotiate commercial agreements and follow up with prospects to maximize conversion rates
• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to overall event revenue
• Maintain accurate sales records, pipeline data and customer information
• Analyze performance data, identify opportunities and propose new commercial strategies
• Conduct ongoing competitor and market analysis
• Identify new concepts, formats and commercial opportunities within the international conference industry
• Contribute to the creative and content development process for events
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to maximize lead generation opportunities
• Work with Design, Development and other internal teams to ensure high-quality event execution
• Support event operations before, during and after each conference
• Represent the company professionally at networking events and international conferences
• Travel internationally for conferences and business development activities when required
• Senior-level experience in Business Development, Sales, Events, Partnerships or a related commercial role
• Previous experience within the Dating/Adult industry is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to generate leads, build pipelines and close commercial deals
• Experience selling sponsorships, exhibition packages, event participation or other B2B commercial opportunities is highly
valuable
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills
• Fluent Russian and English, both written and spoken
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Commercial, proactive and results-driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to last-minute changes
• Willingness to attend external meetings and international conferences when required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Public Relations or a related field is
preferred
• €3,000-€5,000 monthly salary
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Provident Fund Scheme
• 7.5-hour workday with a 30-minute break and flexible schedule
• Up to 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• 5 days of paid sick leave
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options where applicable
• Modern, centrally located Cyprus offices
• Continuous professional development and on-the-job training
• Free coffee, fruits and refreshments
• Postpartum support program and newborn baby gifts
• Parental leave allowance
• Diverse and friendly international team