Sales Manager

DNA Recruit; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for remote sponsorship sales. The role involves driving new business, building relationships with corporate decision-makers, and managing sales from prospecting to close. Ideal candidates have a strong track record in B2B sales and achieving targets. This position offers a competitive base salary along with a commission structure, ongoing training, and a clear pathway for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Excellent commission structure

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sponsorship sales within conferences or events.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience engaging at director level or above.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through lead generation and cold calling.
• Build relationships with senior corporate directors.
• Structure and close high-value sponsorship deals.

Skills

Proven success in sponsorship sales

B2B sales experience

Strong relationship building

Full sales cycle handling

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager – Sponsorship Sales

Fully Remote | £45,000 – £65,000 + Commission

An international events and conferences business is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join its growing commercial team. This is a fully remote position with strong earning potential, a clear progression path, and the opportunity to work on high-profile B2B events with senior corporate decision-makers worldwide.

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business sponsorship sales across a portfolio of events. This is a new business–focused role, ideal for someone with a strong track record of closing deals in the events and conferences space. Depending on seniority, you may be supported by an SDR team for lead generation or be responsible for managing your own outreach.

Key responsibilities

• Driving new business through lead generation, cold calling, and pitching
• Building relationships with senior corporate directors and decision-makers
• Structuring and closing high-value sponsorship deals
• Managing your pipeline via modern CRM and sales tools
• Hitting and exceeding revenue targets

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ proven success in sponsorship sales within conferences, exhibitions, or events
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• B2B sales experience engaging at director level or above
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and motivated by uncapped earning potential
• Confident in handling the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• No SaaS/software-only sales backgrounds, delegate sales, or pure account management candidates

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary plus an excellent commission structure
• Fully remote working with global exposure
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression with the chance to grow into senior leadership and build a team
• Regular events and monthly earning opportunities, offering far greater commission potential than typical events companies

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client-side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.