Sales Manager - Food & Drink Events

The Language Business; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist international exhibition company is seeking a Sales Manager to generate business revenue in the UK food and drink market. You will be responsible for developing sales strategies, managing your sales cycle, and overseeing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales track record in exhibitions and a strong ability to build relationships. The role offers a base salary of £50,000 plus bonuses, with a hybrid working model in London.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of exhibition and event sales to the food and drink sector.
• Experience with managing sales accounts.
• Ability to develop long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the sales strategy for the UK markets.
• Manage your own full sales cycle.
• Oversee key account management and relationships.

Skills

Fluent in English

New business development mentality

High level relationship building

Job description

Sales Manager - Food & Drink Events

Location London (City) - 4 days a week office, 1 day remote

Languages Fluent in English

About the Company Our client is a specialist, international exhibition and events company to the food and drink sector. They work with major international food brands and products, organising specialist exhibitions, trade fairs and events across Europe.

The Role of the Sales Manager

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for all business revenue generation activities of the UK Markets. Working closely to the CEO, your role will include the following typical tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and drive the sales strategy for yourself
• Manage your own full sales cycle
• Oversee key account management and stakeholder relationships
• Strategic client acquisition
• Key client account management and development of long-term partnerships

Candidate background

• Fluent in English
• Proven track record of exhibition, trade fairs and event sales to the food and drink sector
• A good, new business development / cold calling mentality
• An ability to build high level relationships
• Experience with sales accounts

Salary & Benefits: Base salary of £50,000 + bonus and commission

How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:
Contact: Jonathan Grimes