Business Development Manager, Thomson Reuters
Reuters Events, AI & NEXT
+ Employee incentive programs
Financial news and financial data provider
Open for applications
Financial news and financial data provider
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Employee incentive programs
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help professionals advance their businesses and gain competitive advantage with the trusted answers only we can provide.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrable experience in the events industry, selling sponsorship packages or complex B2B solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to represent the Reuters brand when engaging with senior leaders and C-level executives
- Proven B2B sales and new business development experience — preferably in events, publishing, or a conference-led environment
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within an executive-focused portfolio team
- The desire to grow your career, build subject-matter expertise and benefit from an uncapped commission structure designed to reward success
- The ability to understand market dynamics and communicate solutions clearly across phone, video and in-person settings
- An interest in (or willingness to learn) the evolving AI and enterprise leadership landscape, including how data, digital transformation, and emerging technologies are reshaping business strategy
- Want to sell across two of Reuters' most exciting and impactful events
- Want to grow your sales career and partner with some of the world’s most influential brands
What the job involves
- Reuters Events are looking for a Business Development Manager to sell on two flagship events within our Leadership portfolio of events
- In this role, you’ll partner with global clients and secure high-value sponsorship packages across our flagship NEXT and AI Leadership portfolios
- Our NEXT and AI Leadership platforms gather the world’s most senior business and technology leaders to explore the strategic, operational, and technological forces reshaping global enterprise
- We exist to deliver strategic business intelligence and foster the relationships that safeguard success at leading organisations worldwide
- Reuters Events combines Reuters’ globally trusted brand with a leading portfolio of B2B events
- We deliver content-led conferences for senior executives driving transformation across industries
- Work collaboratively with specialists across NEXT and AI Leadership to sell tailored sponsorship packages to a variety of global brands
- Engage with senior leaders including Chief Marketing Officers & Chief Communication Officers, introducing them to strategic partnership opportunities at our flagship global events
- Use your strong written communication skills to craft compelling outreach and articulate value propositions to a host of global clients
- Take a consultative approach with clients, aligning their commercial goals to the right sponsorship solutions
- Immerse yourself in market trends across AI strategy, enterprise transformation, data governance, automation, emerging technologies, and executive leadership priorities
- Partner closely with the Conference Production team to shape event audiences, identify high-value executive segments, and maximise the commercial success of our NEXT and AI Leadership events
Application process
- Complete applications must be submitted by Sunday 22nd March 2026
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Thomson Reuters is reinventing the way professionals work. The multinational media conglomerate provides answers that help professionals make better decisions to run smarter businesses. It targets those in complicated sectors that move society forward; tax, law, compliance, government, and media.
Founded over 165 years ago, the company is now powered by thousands of international journalists. This bandwidth guarantees speed, impartiality, and insight that have helped Thomson Reuters retain its position a market leader. To stay competitive with companies founded in the digital era, Thomson Reuters places emphasis on helping clients reinvent themselves for the newly disruptive digital age.
As well as investing in the coverage of growth markets India and China, and embarking on a number of fintech acquisitions, Thomson Reuters announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group in 2023. Together, they plan to enhance the value of financial and market news services to LSEG customers, whilst delivering a superior experience to professionals around the world.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Wellington Place, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Steve Hasker
(CEO & President)Previously served as Senior Advisor for TPG, CEO for Creative Artists Agency, Global President & Chief Operating Office for Nielsen, and as a Partner for McKinsey & Company.
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