Event Director

Konker; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Event Director to lead a sales team and drive revenue generation in a hybrid role. The candidate should possess a strong sales background with demonstrated team management skills and a strategic mindset. This senior position involves working alongside senior leadership to tackle business challenges and foster innovative ideas. This opportunity is ideal for those looking for a long-term career path in the events industry, working with a recognized company that prioritizes culture and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team management and leading sales teams.
• Background in sales with a focus on the events industry.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sales team and provide strategic direction.
• Drive revenue generation and business development.
• Collaborate with senior team members to create innovative solutions.

Skills

Team management experience with events

Ability to generate revenue

Strategic mindset

Comfortable with travel

Job description

Event Director – London / Hybrid

Looking to join a serious brand within the events industry? This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative business that will pursue your ideas and back you, looking for a long‑term career opportunity. It’s for you if you want a senior role that challenges you.

The company is one of the most well‑known event organisers in the world, winning accolades such as best place to work multiple times. They focus on culture, support and development and host over 100 events worldwide.

As an Event Director, you will have direct line management of a sales team. Marketing and operations report to you, but are not directly managed by you. This senior role requires strategic direction, revenue generation and the ability to lead the team. You will work alongside the Portfolio Director and other senior members to drive new business, overcome challenges and create fresh ideas.

You’ll need a sales background and the ability to manage across the entire events spectrum. The role is hybrid, with three days in London. You must be comfortable with commuting.

We have several Event Director positions available with our clients; this particular role is within Veterinary Healthcare.

About you

• Team management experience with events
• Ability to generate revenue and continue to do so in the role
• Strategic, commercial and driven
• Seeking a role beyond a typical Sales Manager
• Comfortable with travel

If you’re looking to apply or want to find out more information, please contact Ashley on 01392 249937 or [e-mail].

Other details

Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Marketing
Industries: Events services, technology, information and media, advertising services