Commercial Manager

SAVVY RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVVY RECRUITMENT is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong understanding of large-scale B2B exhibitions and their mechanics. You will drive commercial objectives, nurture key accounts, and grow sponsorship revenue for international events.

Join an award-winning, high-performance team and lead the event team and stakeholders through end-to-end delivery. The role involves identifying new clients, landing strategic partnerships, and staying ahead of industry trends while

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management.
• Strong experience in B2B sales, ideally withing events.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to elevate team performance.
• Strong sales capabilities, including lead generation and proposal writing for partnerships and sponsorships.
• Innovative mindset focused on industry trends and maintaining competitive edge.
• Exceptional time and project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and partnerships, focusing on commercial growth and sponsorship revenue.
• Identify, target and land new clients - strategically growing new revenue streams
• Lead and coordinate the event team and stakeholders for effective project execution.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Sponsorship sales

Account management

Team leadership

Job description

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager (ideally) with a strong understanding of large-scale B2B exhibitions and their mechanics. Ideal role for someone who is passionate about delivering high-standard events, driving strategic growth, and delivering on commercial objectives.

You will be joining an awesome team, full of high performers, in a sector that is seeing international growth - oh, and if you want to travel to some cool spots around the world, this could be your ideal next role.

The client has an award winning events business, recognised globally for it's investment in its culture, all focused towards creating impactful and meaningful exhibitions, each leaders in their respective markets. Our client lives and breathes a collaborative team environment that prioritizes empowerment and performance. With a strong emphasis on growth, its purpose-driven approach always ensures a commitment to core values. The company genuinely cares about the individuals and communities it supports. This is a great opportunity to progress in your B2B events career!

What will this role include?

• Manage key accounts and partnerships, focusing on commercial growth and sponsorship revenue.
• Identify, target and land new clients - strategically growing new revenue streams
• Lead and coordinate the event team and stakeholders for effective project execution.

The ideal candidate will have/ be:

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management
• Strong experience in B2B sales, ideally withing events, but honestly, as long as you have the right attitude and want to succeed, you'll fit right in.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to elevate team performance.
• Strong sales capabilities, including lead generation and proposal writing for partnerships and sponsorships.
• Innovative mindset focused on industry trends and maintaining competitive edge.
• Exceptional time and project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.