Business Development Manager

Tarp Communications is an international sponsorship and brand visibility partner that connects global brands with premier sporting, cultural, and social events. We help organisations maximize audience engagement, increase brand awareness and deliver impactful advertising solutions — including digital out-of-home and mobile displays at major events around the world.

We are a new startup with ambitious growth plans and a culture rooted in innovation, long-term partnership-building, and expanding global reach.

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.

📌 Sales & Business Growth

• →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

🤝 Relationship Management

• →Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with brands and agencies
• →Understand client needs and tailor solutions to maximise visibility and engagement

📊 Strategy & Market Direction

• →Inform and contribute to company commercial strategy based on European market insights
• →Track competitor and industry trends to drive new opportunities

👥 Team Building & Leadership

• →Recruit, train, and develop an effective telesales and business development team
• →Set targets, monitor performance, and drive team excellence

💻 Digital & Social Media Delivery

• →Use social media strategically to amplify lead generation and brand visibility
• →Build digital campaigns that connect with prospects and showcase service value

✔ 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

Interested candidates should send:

📌 CV / Resume

📌 Short cover letter outlining relevant experience and why you’re a great fit