Event Sales Manager

Pertemps Telford; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events agency in the Shropshire countryside is seeking a full-time Event Sales Manager. This role involves leading sales for conferences and awards, developing sales strategies, and building relationships with clients. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient with CRM systems. Hybrid working options are available, and a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 annually is offered, along with a bonus scheme once established.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales, preferably within events.
• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Confident in outbound sales activity, including cold calling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial sales function for events, focusing on conferences and awards.
• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM system experience

Organizational skills

Outbound sales activity

Job description

Our client based in the Shropshire countryside is looking for a full time permanent event sales Manager who will be responsible for leading the commercial sales function for the agency's events portfolio, which includes conferences and industry awards. The role will focus on securing sales for events with a focus on conferences and awards.

As part of the role, you will be developing and executing sales plans to achieve commercial targets, proactively sell events - awards and conferences, identifying and qualifying prospective clients through research, outreach, and networking and also preparing tailored sales proposals and pitch documents.

You wil be building and maintaining long-term relationships with potential clients, serving as the main point of contact for commercial clients before, during, and after events, managing sales, pipeline and activity using the company's CRM system, in addition maintaining accurate records of all leads, conversations, proposals, and outcomes, whilst providing regular reporting on sales performance, pipeline status, and forecasting.

This role mean you will work closely with the marketing team to align on campaigns and promotional activities, collaborate with the events and content teams to develop commercially viable programmes and contributing to post-event reviews and strategic planning for future events.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales, preferably within events
• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident in outbound sales activity, including cold calling and proposal development.
• Experience with CRM system.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Having existing relationships within relevant industries (Preferable).
• Knowledge of the event lifecycle.
• This position requires a proactive sales professional with a strong track record in B2B events sales.

Hours

9-5 pm

Location

Office based in Shropshire, with flexible/hybrid working options available

Travel

Some travel within the UK.

Salary

40,000 - 45,000 per annum
Bonus scheme will be implemented once the role has been established

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