Commercial Director - Life Sciences Conference Organiser

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conference organisation is seeking a Senior Conference Sponsorship Sales Manager in London. The role involves driving sponsorship sales for global conferences, with candidates expected to have over 5 years of experience and a proven track record of generating over £1 million in billings. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years conference sponsorship sales experience is required.
• Personal billings of over £1 million per year.
• Stable career history from established conference organisers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of existing and launch events for sponsorship sales.
• Sell thought leadership, marketing/branding, exhibition and digital solutions.
• Work within the life sciences sector for global conferences.

Skills

Conference sponsorship sales experience

High-value multi-event selling

Confident and articulate communication

Job description

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Job Reference

MediaIQ-SnrSPEX7526

Do you have extensive conference sponsorship sales experience (5+ years)?

Do you currently generate over £1m in conference sponsorship revenue?

Want to work for a fast-growing highly reputable conference organiser?

If yes, please read on...

The Company

A mid-size fast-growing global conference organiser within the life sciences sector is looking for a Senior Conference Sponsorship sales Manager who will play a key part in their continued growth. They have a number of leading industry events and a friendly and collaborative culture.

The Role of Commercial Director

As Commercial Director you will take ownership of a number of existing and launch events, selling the usual mix of thought leadership, marketing/branding, exhibition and digital solutions. The conferences take place all over the globe and are within the life sciences sector.

This is a 100% commercial position, so you will not be managing staff.

Requirements for this Commecial Director role

• 5+ years conference sponsorship sales experience
• Personal billings of over £1m per year
• Stable career history from established conference organisers
• Confident, articulate and polished
• Experienced in selling high value multi-event, multi-platform opportunities
• Experience of selling to the life sciences sector would be desirable

If you fulfil the above requirements and would like to be considered, please apply.