Sales Director - High-end Events

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events business in London is seeking an experienced Sales Director to create and implement effective sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in events, strong leadership skills, and a passion for excellence. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus commission, contributing to the company’s ambitious growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track sales record from an events background.
• Excellent industry knowledge.
• Excellent communicator and enjoys building new relationships.
• Strong presentation, pitching and negotiation skills.
• Excellent team leadership skills.
• A strategic thinker with a love for the details.
• Super personable and well presented.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a sales strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Continuously analyse the London event market, identifying trends, competition, and opportunities.
• Develop and refine sales processes to improve efficiency and conversion rates.
• Develop and maintain accurate revenue forecasts.
• Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and agreements.

Skills

Sales strategy implementation

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Market analysis

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Sales Director – High-end Events, London, £80,000 - £85,000 + Commission

We are working with a high-end London events business who are seeking a Sales Director to elevate the business and help achieve ambitious growth in the next phase of their journey.As a brand they are super passionate about great food, fantastic service, and providing amazing experiences for their guests!

You will be a creative and results-driven individual, with strong leaderships skills, and passion for delivering excellence,

The role:

• Create and implement a sales strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients
• Continuously analyse the London event market, identifying trends, competition, and opportunities
• Develop and refine sales processes to improve efficiency and conversion rates
• Develop and maintain accurate revenue forecasts
• Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and agreements

The ideal candidate:

• Proven track sales record from an events background
• Excellent industry knowledge
• Excellent communicator and enjoys building new relationships
• Strong presentation, pitching and negotiation skills
• Excellent team leadership skills
• A strategic thinker with a love for the details
• Super personable and well presented

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to [e-mail]