About the BPMA
The British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) is the trade association serving the UK’s promotional merchandise industry.
Representing distributors, suppliers and service providers across the sector, the BPMA supports members through professional standards, education, sustainability initiatives, networking, market insight and industry events.
As the industry continues to evolve, we are looking for an ambitious and energetic individual to become the public-facing ambassador of the Association, helping us grow our membership, strengthen member engagement and increase our presence across the UK.
The BPMA is a NeuroKind Accredited employer, meaning that we work to ensure our workplace environment is inclusive for neurodivergent individuals. Find out more here.
The Opportunity
This is not a desk-based membership administration role.
We are looking for a commercially-minded relationship builder who enjoys meeting people, attending events, opening doors and developing long-term professional relationships.
You will become one of the most visible representatives of the BPMA, attending industry exhibitions, networking events, conferences and regional meetings throughout the year while proactively
identifying and converting new membership opportunities.
When not attending events, you will be engaging with prospective and existing members, promoting the value of BPMA membership, supporting retention activity and identifying advertising and
sponsorship opportunities.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of the Association and the wider promotional merchandise industry.
Key Responsibilities
• Membership Acquisition
• Member Retention & Engagement
• Industry Representation (You will need to travel regularly throughout the UK)
• Commercial Development
• CRM & Reporting
About You
You may currently work in:
• Promotional Merchandise
• Membership organisations
• Trade associations
• Events and exhibitions
• Media sales
• Sponsorship sales
• Business development
• Professional services
Essential Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in sales and business development.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A confident networker who enjoys meeting people.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel regularly.
• Comfortable working independently and representing an organisation professionally.
Desirable
• Promotional Merchandise supply chain experience.
• Membership or association experience.
• CRM experience.
• Advertising or sponsorship sales experience.
• Experience within events, exhibitions or media environments.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Performance-related bonus and commission scheme.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Extensive industry exposure.
• Opportunity to represent a respected trade association.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• A role where you can make a genuine impact on the future growth of the industry.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining why you would be interested in representing the BPMA and helping grow membership across the UK to tom@bpma.co.uk.
Closing Date: 01/09/26