Events Commercial Manager: High-Value Sponsorship Lead

House Recruiting; Woodford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to strategically grow stand revenue and sponsorship for major events. You will be responsible for achieving and exceeding revenue targets, developing partnerships, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in exhibition and sponsorship sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach to team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and significant OTE potential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior exhibition and/or sponsorship sales roles.
• Demonstrable experience growing revenues across complex, large-scale events.
• Excellent sales skills from prospecting to close.

Responsibilities

• Drive stand and sponsorship sales to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of exhibitors, sponsors, and partners.
• Create tailored proposals that enhance the event’s offering.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Team management

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading event management company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to strategically grow stand revenue and sponsorship for major events. You will be responsible for achieving and exceeding revenue targets, developing partnerships, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in exhibition and sponsorship sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach to team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and significant OTE potential.