Sales Executive/Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company is seeking a Sales Executive/Manager to drive commercial strategy across consumer sports events. The role offers a flexible working environment, strong internal progression, and opportunities to collaborate within an award-winning team. Candidates should have sales experience and a passion for building successful client relationships.

Benefits

20 days holiday + event days in lieu

Government pension

Generous bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in sales, preferably in event sales or B2C/B2B exhibitions.
• Confident in selling over the phone and face-to-face.
• Comfortable with CRM tools and basic forecasting/reporting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sales

Client Relationship Management

CRM Tools

Revenue Strategy

Job description

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Client:

SAVVY RECRUITMENT

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guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

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!