Sales Manager - Consumer Exhibition

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning B2C/B2B Events company in Guildford is looking for a Sales Manager to drive sponsorship and digital solutions sales for their Consumer Leisure and Fitness show. The role offers a hybrid working environment, flexible hours, and ample opportunities for career progression amidst a culture that values health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Dedicated time off for health and wellbeing

Progression opportunities

International travel

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Exhibition / Event Sales.
• Experience in generating new business and nurturing existing accounts.
• Flexibility to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sales strategy for events.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities through market research.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Account Management

Business Development

Market Research

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sales Manager – Consumer Leisure and Fitness Exhibition job in Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Uncapped commission + Hybrid working + Flexible working hours + Progression

Sales Manager job based in Guildford, Surrey, for a multi-award-winning B2C/B2B Events company, focused on the health and wellbeing sector. The role will be selling event sponsorship, digital solutions and event space for their UK Consumer Leisure and Fitness show. Having trebled in size in the last 3 years, they are now looking to expand their sales team further and you will have every chance to progress as they continue to grow. There is international travel required to attend their own and competitor events in the UK and internationally.

The company was established over 7 years ago, delivering successful events across the UK, US and EU. They are now a team of over 40 and promote a flexible and healthy work environment, with designated time out to keep fit and flexible working hours. They are innovative and fast-paced with a work hard and play hard mentality. Always striving to deliver a top-class service to businesses and consumers and a memorable event experience.

About the role:

- Plan and executive sales strategy for the show, selling exhibition space, sponsorship and digital solutions

- Manage and grow existing accounts ensuring rebook rate is maintained and / or increased (40%)

- Generating new business opportunities through proactive market research (60%)

- Liaise with the marketing, content and operational teams on new revenue streams and solutions for clients, ensuring they are delivered effectively and efficiently

- Be commercially aware of the event target, budget and margins

- Review pricing policies and suggest ideas that increase revenue and new business / growth of accounts

-Managing the full sales process through to close, including face to face meeting with clients

- Maintain and streamline team processes and procedures

- Be prepared to manage / mentor other sales team members as you develop in your role

- Attending company events and competitor shows in the UK and internationally.

The ideal candidate:

- Ideally 3+ year experience in Exhibition / Event Sales

- Passion for the events and / or sports, outdoors, active, health & wellbeing sector

- Must have experience in generating new business as well as nurturing existing accounts / rebooks

- Experienced in developing new ideas for new event revenue streams

- Experienced in sponsorship, event space and digital sales

- Keen to develop into a management role with the right training and support

- Right to work in the UK

- Flexibility to travel internationally to competitor shows.

- 30% of salary (Uncapped)

- Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office (expectation to be office based for the first 3 months)

- Dedicated time off for health and wellbeing

- Progression opportunities

- International travel.

Sales Manager job based in Guildford, Surrey – Sales Recruitment Agency – Contact Kelly Armour – Job Ref: LTSJB31

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