Event Sales Manager

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization in Redhill is seeking an Event Sales Manager to drive growth in their exhibition portfolio. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus commission, with hybrid working options available. Ideal for candidates with over 2 years of exhibition sales experience who excel in fast-paced environments. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a gym membership, and a company share scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Commission OTE

Bonus structure

Company share scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company pension

Gym/health club membership

Company laptop

Parking on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 plus years' experience in exhibition sales.
• Ability to meet daily call targets and KPIs.
• Strong customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet revenue targets by securing stand bookings.
• Generate new business from various sources.
• Ensure client retention through proactive communication.

Skills

Exhibition sales experience

Customer relationship skills

Ability to meet KPIs

Proactive and commercially minded

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel

Job description

Event Sales Manager

Lloyd Recruitment Services is delighted to be working with a forward-thinking events organisation based in Redhill. Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Event Sales Manager who will contribute to the growth of their UK exhibition portfolio.

This award-winning events business is dedicated to organising accessible, affordable, and sustainable events for professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate. They're gearing up to launch several B2B events across different markets, making this an exciting time to join and be a part of their expansion journey.

Whether you're an established Events Sales Manager seeking a change from the corporate world or a Senior Sales Exec looking to take a step up, this role could be the perfect fit.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to 40,000 - 50,000 DOE (70k OTE)
• Plus commission OTE
• Bonus structure and rebook bonuses
• Company share scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Company pension
• Gym/health club membership
• Company laptop
• Based in Redhill with parking on site and hybrid working options after probation

Key Responsibilities

• Meet revenue targets by securing stand bookings and upselling sponsorship opportunities
• Generate new business from various sources, including inbound leads and competitor events
• Ensure client retention through proactive communication and exceptional customer service
• Maintain accurate CRM records for effective pipeline management

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 plus years' experience in exhibition sales
• Ability to meet daily call targets and KPIs
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel to competitor events, UK and Internationally
• Strong customer relationship skills
• Proactive and commercially minded

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