Exhibition Sales Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative event production company is seeking an Exhibition Sales Manager to drive sales for a flagship conference and exhibition. The role requires at least 2 years’ B2B sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to exceed targets in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for travel across UK and international events.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Laptop provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ B2B sales experience, ideally within events.
• Confident in working to KPIs.
• Commercially minded with a drive to exceed targets.
• High energy and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve revenue targets across new and existing exhibitors, sponsorship, and partnerships.
• Proactively source leads through competitor analysis and self-research.
• Deliver excellent client service year-round.
• Keep accurate CRM records, including pipeline forecasting.
• Represent the business at competitor events as part of the growth strategy.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Target-driven

Adaptability

Job description

* Full-time, permanent role with a fast-growing creative events company

* Salary up to £50K + 25 days holiday + pension

* Hybrid working with travel to UK & international events

* Opportunity to sell award-winning experiences across multiple industries

Exhibition Sales Manager

A leading creative event production company is looking for a Exhibition Sales Manager to help shape the future of its commercial success. Working across immersive brand activations, conferences, and high-profile experiential events, you’ll take ownership of generating revenue through new business, upsells, and year-round client relationship management.

As Exhibition Sales Manager, you’ll lead the sales drive for a two-day flagship conference & exhibition tailored to the emergency services sector, while also supporting wider commercial activities across a bold and fast-moving portfolio. Your focus will be on delivering against targets, building meaningful long-term relationships, and working strategically to retain and grow exhibitor and sponsor accounts.

What you’ll do as Exhibition Sales Manager:

* Achieve revenue targets across new and existing exhibitors, sponsorship, and partnerships

* Proactively source leads through competitor analysis, inbound enquiries, and self-research

* Deliver excellent client service year-round, securing strong rebook rates and repeat business

* Keep accurate CRM records, including pipeline forecasting and detailed call notes

* Represent the business at competitor events (UK & internationally) as part of the commercial growth strategy

What you’ll need:

* Minimum 2 years’ B2B sales experience (ideally within events)

* Confident in working to KPIs

* Commercially minded, with a drive to exceed targets

* High energy and adaptable approach to a dynamic, fast-paced environment

* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

* Willingness to travel as needed

The Offer:

* Salary £40,000 – £50,000

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Pension scheme

* Laptop provided

* Based within a commutable distance to Redhill

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, creatively-led company producing unforgettable experiences. If you’re commercially driven, passionate about events, and ready for your next challenge, apply now to become an Exhibition Sales Manager.