Hiring: Business Development Conference & Events Associate Company: alliantgroup Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:08:48 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : HubSpot, Microsoft Office, Project Management, SaaS, Salesforce About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in business development, conference sales, event marketing, strategic events, or B2B sales preferred. Required Skills: •Plan and execute conferences and client events that support business development objectives and revenue growth. •Partner cross-functionally with Marketing and Executive Leadership to identify conferences, sponsorship, and event opportunities. •Develop event strategies designed to maximize lead generation, pipeline, client engagement and revenue opportunities. •Coordinate meetings and introductions between prospective clients and Business Development Consultants before, during, and after events. •Partner closely with business development teams to ensure event-generated leads receive timely follow-up and progress through the sales pipeline. •Monitor lead conversion and hold team accountable for follow-up activities and pipeline advancement. •Track and report performance using CRM tracking, ROI reporting, and pipeline metrics, including appointments, opportunities generated, pipeline created, revenue influenced, and overall event ROI. •Serve as a client-facing representative at conferences and events, managing relationships with prospects, executives, and high-touch event experiences. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field required. •Demonstrated success in managing conferences, trade shows, sponsorships, or corporate events that generate measurable business results. •In-depth knowledge of sales pipelines, lead management, and CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. •Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. •Strong communication, organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills. •Highly competitive, self-motivated, and driven by achieving organizational goals. •High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities. •Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and other business applications. •Willingness to up to 50% to support conferences, client events, and strategic initiatives. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!