Sales Executive/Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning events business is seeking a Sales Executive/Manager in a hybrid role based in Guildford. This position involves leading the commercial strategy for a high-growth consumer sports event, focusing on revenue generation and client relationships while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates are commercially focused with over 2 years of sales experience, eager to enhance their strategic role in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday + event days in lieu

Government pension

Generous bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in sales (event sales or B2C/B2B exhibitions preferred).
• Confident selling over the phone and face-to-face.
• Eager to step into a leadership role or enhance strategic input.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and hit sales targets across stands, sponsorships, and delegates.
• Build strong client relationships and represent the brand at events.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Ops, and Content teams to deliver successful events.

Skills

Commercially focused

Sales experience

CRM tools

Forecasting

Client relationships

Organised

KPI-driven

Job description

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Hybrid – Guildford (min. 3 days office-based)

We’re working with the award-winning team on an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive/Manager DOE to take the commercial lead across a high-growth consumer sports event.

This role is perfect for a high-performing sales professional ready to take the step into strategic ownership and ready to broaden their commercial scope. You’ll be working directly with senior leadership, shaping event propositions, building revenue strategies, and leading on sales performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the commercial strategy and hit sales targets across stands, sponsorships, and delegates

• Build strong client relationships and represent the brand at events

• Manage pipelines and forecasts through the CRM system

• Collaborate with Marketing, Ops, and Content teams to deliver successful events

• Help shape pricing, processes, and performance improvements across the business

You’ll be:

• Commercially focused with a passion for driving revenue

• 2+ years' experience in sales (event sales or B2C/B2B exhibitions preferred)

• Confident selling over the phone and face-to-face

• Organised, detail-oriented and KPI-driven

• Eager to step into a leadership role or enhance your strategic input

• Comfortable with CRM tools and basic forecasting/reporting

• Join a dynamic, values-led, fast-growing business with global ambitions

• Flexible, trust-based working environment (we’re results-first, not hours-based)

• Award-winning team passionate about health, wellbeing, and outdoor lifestyles

• Strong internal progression, investment in people, and collaborative culture

• 20 days holiday + event days in lieu, government pension, and generous bonuses

If you are interested in working for exciting consumer events at an award-winning events business then please apply!