CareerPlan

Business Development Manager - National Restaurant Show

Chicago, IL, usFull-time$60k–$65k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Drive growth in exhibit and sponsorship sales for The National Restaurant Association Show by connecting foodservice suppliers with exhibitor opportunities.

Role type

Business Development Manager (Tradeshow Sales)

Builds

Exhibit booth space and sponsorship packages for the National Restaurant Association Show

Domain

Foodservice industry / Event Management

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Sales expertise, prospecting, relationship management, negotiation, CRM management, industry trend analysis

Preferred skills

Tradeshow sales experience, marketing principles knowledge, independent research

Technologies

Microsoft Office, SalesForce

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize potential sponsors and exhibitors, sell exhibit booth space, sell sponsorship opportunities, strengthen relationships with current clients for upsell, conduct cold calling and networking, customize sponsorship packages and negotiate terms, manage sales pipelines and update CRM systems

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC