Event Director

House Recruiting; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Events Director to join their Trade Show Exhibitions team. You will drive team performance, implement strategies for growth, and lead by example. Ideal candidates are motivated leaders with a strong background in trade show events and a proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and achieve personal sales targets.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow business.
• Support and motivate the team to surpass targets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Commercial acumen

Results-oriented

Experience in Trade Show Events

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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