Sales Director - Events

Language Business; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and business conference company in London is seeking a Sales Director to drive revenue generation and lead the European sales team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event industry sales and strong relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive base salary between £70,000 and £80,000, plus bonuses and commissions, with a flexible working model of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, with fluency in any other language as an advantage.
• Proven track record of event industry sales.
• Ability to build high-level relationships and manage a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the sales strategy for yourself and the sales team.
• Manage your own full sales cycle and oversee key account management.
• Define sales strategy and ensure revenue targets are consistently achieved.

Skills

Fluent in English

Event industry sales experience

Ability to build high-level relationships

Experience managing a sales team

Experience with sales accounts

Job description

Sales Director

Location

London (City) – 4 days a week office, 1 day remote

Languages

Fluent in English. Fluency in any other language is a n advantage but not essential

About the Company

Our client is a market-leading events and business conference company to the Technology sector. They work with major IT brands and key personnel, organising networking events and conferences across Europe to serve technology developments.

The Role of the Sales Director

As Sales Director, you will be responsible for all business revenue generation activities of the European sales team. Working closely to the CEO, your role will include the following typical tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and drive the sales strategy for yourself and the sales team (who you will manage and motivate)
• Manage your own full sales cycle
• Oversee key account management and stakeholder relationships
• Strategic client acquisition
• Key client account management and development of long‑term partnerships with technology vendors
• Define the sales strategy, drives growth across all events and digital products, and ensures revenue targets are consistently achieved.

Candidate background

• Fluent in English. Fluency in any other language is an advantage but not essential.
• Proven track record of event industry sales.
• An ability to build high‑level relationships.
• Ideally some experience of managing and motivating a sales team.
• Experience with sales accounts.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary of 70,000 - 80,000 plus bonus and commission.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Contact: Jonathan Grimes