Event Sales Manager

Posted 24 April 2024
Salary£35k - 45k per year + OTE
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExhibition Recruitment Agency
ReferenceCC11998
Contact NameCassie Capener

Job description

Remote Working - An autonomous position where you can work independently on a one-off unique event.


THE COMPANY

With 30 years connecting experts in culture and heritage, this business is well known within their sector delivering a fantastic show every year as well as an awards ceremony and publication. Each year they bring together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees for the industry’s stand out exhibition and awards show.

 

THE ROLE

A unique opportunity has now arisen to join the business generating sponsorship and exhibitor sales. Responsibilities will include:

  • Taking a consultative approach to sales
  • Providing bespoke solutions
  • Generating and develop new leads
  • Growing existing relationships
  • Providing weekly sales reports
  • Attending industry events
  • Building a sales pipeline
  • Managing floorplans
  • Ongoing liaison with sponsors and exhibitors

 

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be articulate and tenacious with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be happy to work on your own but also be a team player. Experience in sponsorship and/or exhibition sales is a must as well as a can do and flexible attitude.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team in a unique and interesting sector where your hard work will be rewarded with commission in addition to a base salary and benefits package.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

VAC REF: CC11998