Event Director

House Recruiting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Event Director to join their Trade Show Exhibitions team. This role involves driving results, inspiring a team, and developing innovative business strategies while achieving and exceeding sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in trade show events and strong leadership skills, contributing to the ongoing success of exhibitions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience in Trade Show Events is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to surpass targets.
• Develop innovative strategies for business growth.
• Set clear goals and manage sales plans effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Results-oriented

Job description

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Base pay range

• Event Director
• Basic: Up to £65,000
• On Target Earnings: c£95,00 in your first year
• Good progression opportunities

We are now recruiting for an experienced Events Director to join a well established brand and play a key role in its ongoing success.

The Role

We’re looking for a driven and dynamic Event Director to join our successful Trade Show Exhibitions team. You will be responsible for leading by example, delivering results, and driving the team to exceed their goals while ensuring the continued growth of our exhibitions.

• Lead by example: Achieve and exceed your personal sales targets.
• Inspire your team: Support and motivate your team to surpass their own targets.
• Strategize for success: Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow new and existing business.
• Grow the portfolio: Increase the number and diversity of exhibitors, sponsorship revenues, and overall show yield.
• Drive performance: Set clear goals and objectives, review progress, and manage sales plans and budgets effectively.
• Hands-on approach: Sell on the front line while acting as a key point of contact for your team.

About You

We are looking for friendly, motivated individuals who are ready to take the next step in their Event Sales career. You thrive in leadership roles and have a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, commercial environment.

• Experience in Trade Show Events: Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Leadership skills: A people-centred management style with the ability to inspire and develop your team.
• Commercial acumen: Strong business mind-set with a focus on achieving revenue targets.
• Excellent communication: First-class interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented: Ability to meet deadlines and exceed targets consistently.

Apply Now

We review every application carefully and respond quickly to those we believe are a great fit for the role.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and deliver results, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application today, including your CV and cover letter.

Good luck!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Other

• Industries

  Events Services, Book and Periodical Publishing, and Online Audio and Video Media

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