Business Development Manager – Graphics & Exhibits
Company: Exploring Graphics
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Department: Sales & Client Experience
Reports To: VP of Sales
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
Exploring Graphics is seeking a highly connected, results-driven Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and expand our presence within the trade show, exhibit, experiential marketing, and large-format graphics industries in Las Vegas and surrounding markets.
This role is designed for a proven sales professional with established industry relationships and an active book of business within the graphics, exhibits, conventions, events, hospitality, or experiential sectors. The ideal candidate understands the fast-paced demands of the Las Vegas convention and tradeshow market and has a demonstrated ability to secure and grow high-value client accounts.
The Senior Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and bringing new business to Exploring Graphics while positioning the company as a premier provider of custom graphics, branding solutions, and exhibit support services.
What Success Looks Like
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Consistently generates new revenue and qualified opportunities
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Brings established industry relationships and active business opportunities
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Expands Exploring Graphics’ footprint within the Las Vegas market
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Develops long-term partnerships with exhibit houses, agencies, brands, and event clients
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Successfully collaborates with production and operations teams to deliver exceptional client experiences
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Maintains strong sales pipeline activity and achieves revenue goals
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Revenue Growth
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Actively prospect, develop, and secure new business opportunities
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Leverage existing relationships and industry contacts to drive immediate sales opportunities
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Develop strategic partnerships within the trade show, convention, hospitality, and experiential industries
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Generate revenue through outbound sales efforts, networking, referrals, and client development
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Identify opportunities for large-format graphics, exhibit branding, event signage, and custom graphic solutions
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Maintain and grow a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects and active opportunities
Client Relationship Management
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Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned and acquired accounts
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Build trust and maintain long-term client relationships
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Conduct client meetings, presentations, and proposal discussions
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Ensure a high-touch, responsive, and professional client experience
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Identify repeat business and upsell opportunities within existing accounts
Industry & Market Presence
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Represent Exploring Graphics at industry events, networking functions, conventions, and trade shows
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Maintain visibility within the Las Vegas convention and experiential market
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Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
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Position Exploring Graphics as a premier graphics and branding partner
Internal Collaboration
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Work closely with estimating, production, project management, and installation teams
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Assist in aligning client expectations with production capabilities and timelines
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Support smooth project handoffs from sales through execution
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Advocate for client success while protecting operational efficiency and profitability
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 5+ years of business development or sales experience within:
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Established book of business and industry relationships within the Las Vegas market
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Proven history of generating revenue and securing new accounts
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Strong understanding of graphics production processes, materials, timelines, and client expectations
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Experience working with exhibit houses, agencies, convention clients, or experiential brands
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Ability to develop and close high-value opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
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Existing relationships with convention centers, exhibit companies, event agencies, or hospitality groups
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Experience working within a fast-paced production or graphics environment
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Knowledge of large-format printing, event branding, signage, and installation processes
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Familiarity with CES, SEMA, MAGIC, NAB, and other major Las Vegas trade shows
Core Competencies
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Strong sales and negotiation skills
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Relationship-driven professional with excellent networking abilities
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Self-motivated and results-oriented
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Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Highly organized and proactive
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Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
Work Environment & Expectations
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Combination of office, production floor, client-site, and event environments
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Frequent local client meetings and industry networking
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Some travel may be required
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Fast-paced, deadline-driven graphics and events environment
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Flexibility to support client and show schedules as needed
Why Join Exploring Graphics
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Join a growing and respected graphics and experiential production company
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Work with major brands, exhibit houses, and event clients
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Be part of high-profile Las Vegas conventions and events
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Competitive compensation structure with growth opportunity
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Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
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Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth and market expansion