SALES MANAGER

Posted 04 April 2018
Salary£30000 - £40000 per annum + Bonus
Location
Job type Permanent
Reference16120/001_1522814409
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SALES MANAGER
LONDON
£30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent OTE

LD16120

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, award winning event organiser who deliver innovative consumer based events across the UK.

THE COMPANY

This award winning event organiser deliver creative consumer based events across the UK. With a strong presence in the creative industry, they deliver outstanding annual events with some big name exhibitors and sponsors!

With excellent OTE, benefits, career progression and a great working environment - there is now an exciting opportunity to join their well established sales team and attend events across the UK!

THE ROLE

Working on a dedicated outdoor creative event, this Sales Manager will be responsible for selling predominantly sponsorship packages to a variety of businesses. There will also be a chance to sell branding and exhibition space and autonomously build a bespoke package for each client.

With an established team of 2 in place, you will also be required to coach and develop the sales team further.

An autonomous role where you will hit the ground running and be able to really put your own spin on the sales process!

Responsibilities include:

Researching, generating and nurturing leads
Attending networking events to meet with potential prospects
Inputting all sales activity on the company CRM system
Sending out bespoke proposals to clients
Securing and winning new business
Managing existing accounts
Working towards regular sales targets
Keeping up to date with industry news
Managing Sales Executives

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a passionate sales person with a proven track record in a similar role. An interest in consumer based events, particularly in the creative sector would be a bonus!

Articulate, well presented and self motivated you must be able to work fairly autonomously to build your own sales pipeline, not be afraid to pick up the phone to senior level clients and feel comfortable securing deals. You will have a strong sales team behind you and be well supported in any new business opportunities.

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £250 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!