Business Development Event Executive

• Represent Tide at live B2B events, expos, and networking sessions across the UK, pitching to business owners and converting conversations into active Tide members. • Attend a minimum of one high-potential external event per week, with regular travel to regional events including Manchester and Birmingham. • Co-host and manage internal events at Tide HQ, including monthly Accountant Society sessions and bi-monthly partner events. • Build strategic growth partnerships with event organisers, local business hubs, and SME networks. • Field and event-based role with support from Tide's London HQ; occasional evenings and weekends required.

• Proven face-to-face B2B or field sales experience, with a background in event coordination, experiential marketing, or financial products. • Target-driven, proactive, and highly motivated by performance bonuses and commission. • Comfortable with cold face-to-face outreach — approaching strangers at busy exhibitions and turning cold interactions into warm leads. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to pitch to an individual founder, negotiate with a corporate partner, or present to a large group. • Strong time management, organisation, and self-motivation to manage travel schedules and event deadlines independently. • Tech-savvy — confident using CRM tools (Pipedrive), Looker, and Google Workspace. • Full UK driving licence preferred; willing to travel regularly across the UK.

• Experience in the FinTech, financial services, or SME banking sector. • Background in launching or hosting digital or online educational events. • Experience identifying and negotiating strategic partnerships with event organisers or SME networks.

• Identify, secure attendance at, and actively prospect at a minimum of one high-potential external B2B event, expo, or networking session per week. • Approach business owners on the floor at trade shows and exhibitions to promote Tide's platform and close sales. • Guide prospects smoothly through the sign-up process on-site in collaboration with KYC and FinCrime teams. • Follow up aggressively on event-generated leads using CRM tools to maximise final conversion rates. • Co-host and manage logistics for internal events at Tide HQ. • Launch and host Tide Educational Online Events to scale reach beyond physical locations. • Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic growth partnerships with event organisers and SME networks. • Maintain 100% accurate pipeline tracking in Pipedrive and support the Team Lead in updating the Live Event Looker Dashboard. • Capture data and photography from every event to create post-event recaps showcasing wins.

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses. • Vitality Health Insurance with mental and physical wellbeing benefits. • 25 days holiday with the ability to buy extra days. • Dedicated Learning and Development budget. • Access to Cycle to Work scheme, pension contributions, and flexible benefits. • Monthly team socials and volunteering time. • Hybrid and flexible working — field and event-based with London HQ support.

Tide helps SMEs save time and money through business accounts, banking services, and a comprehensive suite of connected administrative solutions. With over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany, and France, Tide is transforming small business banking using advanced technology designed with SMEs in mind.