Event Sales Director

Mark Allen Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company in the UK is seeking an Event Sales Director to drive revenue across a portfolio of asset and wealth management events. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, with an understanding of the asset management sector. The ideal candidate will have a driven approach to achieving ambitious sales targets in a fast-paced environment. Join a passionate team committed to shaping industry conversations and creating meaningful connections.

Benefits

Tailored mentorship

Training and development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Understanding of the asset and wealth management sector is preferable; willingness to learn is accepted.
• Driven approach to meeting and exceeding targets.
• Flexible and adaptive approach to work goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue across 10 events through end-to-end sales cycle.
• Manage and expand relationships with asset management professionals.
• Achieve revenue targets for each event and the annual portfolio.

Skills

Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Pipeline management skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Event Sales Director - Asset and Wealth Management (UK) Events

Hybrid (Location, 3 days in London office)

Salary is £55,000 - £60,000 (DOE) plus uncapped commission and company benefits.

Are you motivated by building commercial partnerships and growing event revenues in a fast-moving global market? Join us as an Event Sales Director to drive revenue across our portfolio of asset and wealth management events, combining relationship building, strategic insight, and commercial acumen to shape industry conversations and connect senior financial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Carry a quota and drive revenue across approximately 10 events.
• End-to-end sales cycle, including prospecting, lead generation, engaging prospects, meeting with clients both in person and virtually, negotiation, and closing of deals.
• Manage and expand relationships with global asset management professionals.
• Represent the brand at industry events and raise our profile with prospects and clients, establishing a strong presence.
• Share market insights from client conversations to help shape the future event calendar.
• Provide accurate pipeline reporting to the Managing Director.
• Achieve revenue targets for each event and the annual portfolio.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, operations, and editorial to deliver high-quality events.

Qualifications

Must-haves :

• An understanding of the asset and wealth management sector is preferable; otherwise, a willingness to learn and embrace this sector.
• Confidence in engaging and building relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and pipeline management skills.
• A driven approach to meeting and exceeding monthly and event-specific targets.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple commercial priorities. Flexible and adaptive approach to achieving work goals.

Nice-to-haves :

• You should possess knowledge of the asset and wealth management sector, or demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Experience selling into the financial sector.
• Familiarity with global events or international client portfolios.

If you do not meet every requirement but bring strong sales ability and the ambition to grow within this sector, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

Why join us?

• Work in a hybrid environment with your team for three days.
• Access tailored mentorship, training, and development opportunities.
• Contribute to initiatives that shape industries and audiences.
• Thrive in a culture rooted in passion, creativity, fairness, and growth.

How to apply

• Upload your application.
• Include a short video introduction (optional).
• Provide a recommendation / reference (optional).

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Our commitment to diversity

We value diverse perspectives. Even if your background isn’t a perfect match, if you’re excited by the mission / industry, we want to hear from you.

About Us

For 40 years, Mark Allen Group has been shaping industries and connecting communities worldwide. From healthcare and education to agriculture, tech, and critical communications, our events and media give professionals the insights and connections they need to make a difference. We’re passionate about fresh ideas, champion fairness and creativity, and support our people to grow, explore, and succeed.