Sales Manager

Faith Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Faith Recruitment in Guildford is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive revenue across events and commercial solutions. You will own the end-to-end sales process, developing new business and managing key accounts.

The role covers sponsorship, exhibition and digital marketing solutions, with opportunities for international travel and clear progression in a growing business. You will collaborate with marketing and operations to deliver a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in exhibition, sponsorship, events or media sales.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication.
• Target-driven with proven revenue achievement.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Willing to travel UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition space, sponsorship packages and digital marketing.
• Grow existing client accounts and upsell opportunities.
• Prospect new business through networking and research.
• Manage full sales cycle from initial contact to close.
• Respond to inbound enquiries professionally.
• Maintain pipeline and CRM reporting.
• Attend client meetings and industry events.
• Represent the company at UK and international events.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations for a seamless client experience.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Sales Manager

Guildford

£DOE

Do you have a proven track record in event sales and a passion for building commercial partnerships?

We are recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and rapidly growing business looking for an experienced Sales Manager to drive revenue across an exciting portfolio of events and commercial solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with exhibition, conference, event or sponsorship sales experience who is looking to take ownership of a growing project, build key client relationships and play a pivotal role in the success of a high-profile launch.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, growing existing accounts and selling a range of sponsorship, exhibition and marketing solutions.

This role offers genuine career progression, international travel opportunities and the chance to be part of a business that is investing heavily in future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through the sale of exhibition space, sponsorship packages and digital marketing opportunities.
• Develop and manage relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities for growth and upselling.
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking and market research.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to negotiation and close.
• Respond to inbound enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and reporting through CRM systems.
• Attend client meetings, industry exhibitions and networking events.
• Represent the business at events both within the UK and internationally.
• Work closely with marketing and operations teams to ensure a seamless client experience.

About You

• Previous experience selling exhibition space, sponsorship, events or media solutions is essential.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• A confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
• Target-driven with a proven history of achieving and exceeding revenue goals.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and commercially minded.
• Comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Willing to travel regularly within the UK and overseas as required.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation.
• International travel opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear progression routes as the business continues to expand.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Full-time position based in the Guildford area with a flexible approach to working