Sales Director, Events

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Walker Lovell
London
GBP 60,000 - 120,000
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2 days ago
Job description
As Sales Director – Events, you will:

• Design and lead a future-focused sales strategy that drives revenue across a global event portfolio
• Transform and modernise sales operations, embedding scalable, data-driven methodologies
• Mentor and develop a diverse, high-performing sales team, championing collaboration and growth
• Drive innovation in inventory development and commercial models to future-proof event revenues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align on go-to-market strategy
• Strengthen market position by forging deep relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and associations

You’ll bring:

• A strategic mindset with 10+ years’ leadership experience in B2B event sales
• A track record of leading transformation and building inclusive, high-performing sales cultures
• Expertise in commercial planning, pricing strategy, and CRM-led sales forecasting
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across the business

Benefits:

• Join a global intelligence provider with a 150+ year legacy in data, insight and events
• Be at the forefront of commercial transformation in a high-visibility leadership role
• Shape the go-to-market strategy across a growing portfolio of industry-leading events
• Work within a culture grounded in collaboration, inclusion, and a growth mindset
• Access to hybrid working, global team collaboration, and clear leadership progression
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