Commercial Manager - Event Sponsorship

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Commercial Manager focusing on event sponsorship in Basildon. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing client accounts, and executing direct sales campaigns, with a lucrative OTE structure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in B2B high-value solution sales.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a commercial role in B2B events/media.
• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Experience in product sales for live events and digital products.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement a structured sales strategy.
• Direct sales and lead sales campaigns.
• Analyze vendor marketplaces and manage key accounts.

Skills

Sales strategy and operations

Sales management

Client management

Commercial analysis

Sales marketing

Job description

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Commercial Manager - Event Sponsorship, Basildon

Client:

Media Search Inc.

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Commercial Manager – Sponsorship (Conference Background)

Remote – UK

Base Up to 55,000+ OTE £100k

Key responsibilities:

• Sales strategy and operations: Review and implement a structured sales strategy that supports sales performance and is reproducible across the sales team as the business grows.
• Sales management: Personally deliver on sales KPIs related to activity, revenue, and account management.
• Product conception and delivery: Represent clients in internal discussions to enhance the commercial performance of products.
• Direct sales: Lead sales campaigns personally.
• Client management: Manage key accounts and oversee rebook meetings.
• Commercial analysis: Analyze vendor marketplaces, categorize companies, and research new leads.
• Sales marketing: Collaborate with production, content, and marketing teams to develop and implement sales strategies leveraging business intelligence.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 5+ years in a commercial role at a B2B events/media business, with high-value B2B solution sales experience.
• Performance: Proven track record of meeting targets and recognized as a high performer.
• Product sales experience: Live events, digital products like webinars or reports, large B2B events, sponsorship, and exhibition booth sales.
• Sales knowledge: Understanding of sales techniques, training, and development experience is a plus.
• Strategy: Experience in building sales plans, contributing to business strategy.