Department: Sales
Team: 4YFN & Talent Arena Sales
Location: Barcelona
Position type: Contract until September 2027

What the hiring manager says

“Talent Arena is an initiative of Mobile World Capital Barcelona and takes place as a three day event during MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event of the GSMA.
Talent Arena puts digital professionals to the test by giving them an arena where they can showcase their talent, build networks and compete for success.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and autonomous Business Development Manager to join the Sales team in Barcelona during a very dynamic growth period for the event. The role will primarily focus on selling sponsorship opportunities to corporates interested in attracting the best digital talent to their enterprises.

This role offers an opportunity for the individual to work within a larger organisation and experienced sales team, leveraging the GSMA and Mobile World Capital Barcelona assets,



brands and member base whilst also being part of a smaller team allowing flexibility and autonomy. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest integral brands who are already existing clients and build on the reputation of the GSMA to identify and secure new ones.”

Richard Ferraro, 4YFN Sales Director

About the Team

The international event sales team based in Barcelona has grown to include five highly skilled sales professionals and manages a portfolio of over 200 event clients from around the world, from AWS to SAP, as well as smaller sized companies looking to participate in a global trade show for the first time.

About the Role

You are required to have prior experience in sponsorship or corporate sales and have a demonstrable passion to learn about global event sales.

You will be responsible for:
- Acquiring new business leads and account management of international clients, focussed on large corporate clients, both local (Spain-based) and global
- Assis

📌 Business Development Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 GSM Conference Services
📍 Barcelona