Exhibition Sales Manager

We Are Aspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead sponsorship and exhibition sales in the housing sector. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work with a vibrant CEO and a supportive Sales Leader in a growing organization. You will focus on optimizing an extensive client list while driving new business growth. The ideal candidate will bring 7-8 years of experience in sponsorship or event sales, demonstrating a proven track record in managing high-value accounts and closing strategic deals. If you're commercially astute and passionate about making an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-8 Jahre Erfahrung im Sponsoring oder Eventvertrieb.
• Nachweisliche Fähigkeit zur Verwaltung von Hochwertkonten.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Verkaufsbemühungen für Sponsoring und Ausstellungsflächen.
• Entwicklung von Beziehungen zu großen Unternehmens- und Regierungsvertretern.

Skills

Sales Expansion

Account Management

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Role: Sales Manager Exhibitions and Sponsorships - Housing Sector
Pay: £42K base + Comms
Hybrid: 3 days office based London hybrid

Overview:

Take the lead on this newly created role (due to company growth), in high-value sponsorships and exhibition sales for one of the UK's most renowned events companies in the affordable housing events space. You will join a growing organisation with a new engaged and vibrant CEO, working under a driven and supportive Sales Leader who has a drive for growth. This role will optimise an extensive client list from other events and approach with a deliberate and consultative manner to cross-sell. You will have some account management but will have a core focus on net new business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead sales efforts for sponsorships and exhibition space with a commercial and holistic view on sales.
2. Develop relationships with major corporate clients, government officials, and financial institutions.
3. Work closely with a team of 5 to grow the housing and homes portfolio.
4. Expand the event's reach into new client areas and markets.
5. Be commercially aware and astute with gravitas and a growth mindset.

Key Requirements:

1. 7-8 years of experience in sponsorship or event sales with a well-known media or events company.
2. Good tenure proving sales expansion over a 3-year sales cycle.
3. Proven ability to manage high-value accounts and close strategic deals.
4. Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
5. Experience in exhibitions, thought leadership, and speaker-led events.

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