Event Sales Lead – Conferences & Awards

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization seeks an Event Sales Manager located in the Shropshire countryside. This full-time role involves leading the commercial sales function for conferences and awards, demonstrating strong B2B sales experience with at least 5 years in the field. The successful candidate will develop sales plans, maintain client relationships, and manage the CRM effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum along with a bonus scheme upon establishment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme after establishment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably within events.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience managing a CRM system and handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve commercial targets.
• Proactively sell events through research and networking.
• Manage sales activity using the company's CRM system.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Outbound sales skills

Cold calling experience

CRM system management

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading events organization seeks an Event Sales Manager located in the Shropshire countryside. This full-time role involves leading the commercial sales function for conferences and awards, demonstrating strong B2B sales experience with at least 5 years in the field. The successful candidate will develop sales plans, maintain client relationships, and manage the CRM effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum along with a bonus scheme upon establishment.