Tarp Communications

Role Description 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. Qualifications - 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 Requirements - 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 - Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with brands and agencies - Understand client needs and tailor solutions to maximise visibility and engagement - Inform and contribute to company commercial strategy based on European market insights - Track competitor and industry trends to drive new opportunities - Recruit, train, and develop an effective telesales and business development team - Set targets, monitor performance, and drive team excellence - Use social media strategically to amplify lead generation and brand visibility - Build digital campaigns that connect with prospects and showcase service value Benefits - 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