Senior Sales Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £55000 – £70000/annum
Senior Sales Manager
* Basic upto £55,000
* On target: £70,000+ in your first year
* Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office per week)
* Excellent progression opportunities
About the Role:
House Recruiting is seeking an ambitious and results-oriented Senior Sales Manager to lead the launch and growth of a new B2B event. In this key role, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Portfolio Director to drive revenue, build industry relationships, and position the event as a premier gathering in its sector.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a new event, with potential for long-term growth and responsibility as the event scales.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to secure exhibitor and sponsorship revenue.
* Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and nurture client relationships for long-term growth.
* Conduct meetings, presentations, and negotiations to establish high-value partnerships.
* Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align sales strategies with event objectives and audience acquisition.
* Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation and post-sale engagement.
* Stay informed on industry trends and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
* Represent the event at relevant industry shows and networking events to drive new business.
* Provide regular sales performance updates and actionable insights to senior management.
About You:
* Demonstrated success in event sales, particularly within B2B exhibitions, conferences, or media.
* Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
* Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
* Proficiency in managing multiple revenue streams, including exhibition sales, sponsorships, and digital offerings.
* Confident in lead generation, prospecting, and new business development.
* Organized and adept at managing deals across various sales cycle stages.
* Experience using CRM tools and managing sales pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with sales automation tools like Salesforce.
* Experience selling into technology or innovation sectors.
* Established network within the target industry.
* Proven ability to engage with C-level and senior decision-makers.
We read through each application carefully and reply quickly to those who we think could be a good fit for the role.
We look forward to hearing from you – good luck
More Information
- Address Wandsworth, Greater London
