Senior Commercial Manager

Aspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization in Wimbledon is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to drive B2B sales for exhibitions and sponsorships. The role offers a base salary of £36,000 plus uncapped commission, in an inclusive environment that values work-life balance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Opportunities for career growth are also available.

Benefits

Base salary + uncapped commission

Inclusive team environment

Work-life balance

Central office location

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience in exhibitions or events.
• Comfortable working to targets and structured activity goals.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition stand space and sponsorship to new and existing clients.
• Meet agreed performance targets and maintain consistent outreach.
• Prepare clear, value-led proposals to support client decision-making.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

We're Hiring: Senior Commercial Manager - Events
Wimbledon, London
£36,000 + commission (uncapped)
Monday to Friday | 08:45-17:00
Reports to: Sales Director

Looking to grow your career in the events industry?
Comfortable building client relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities?
Enjoy working in a supportive and people-focused environment?

This may be the perfect opportunity for you

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Commercial Manager to join our events sales team in Wimbledon. You'll be responsible for selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages across a portfolio of well-established B2B events.

In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, and leadership to support the continued commercial growth of our events, while building long-term client relationships and maintaining high standards of service throughout the event cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition stand space and sponsorship to new and existing clients

• Meet agreed performance targets and maintain consistent outreach (60 telephone calls / 90 minutes daily talk time)

• Secure a minimum of £30,000 in monthly sales

• Arrange and attend meetings to understand client objectives and provide tailored solutions

• Prepare clear, value-led proposals to support client decision-making

• Maintain strong relationships throughout the sales and delivery cycle

• Keep CRM records up to date and ensure data is accurately maintained

• Support sales and marketing campaigns with insight and client feedback

• Contribute ideas for new commercial opportunities and show features

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience in exhibitions or events

• A clear and confident communicator, both over the telephone and in meetings

• Comfortable working to targets and structured activity goals

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to share ideas

• Experience using CRM systems or similar tools

What's on Offer

• £36,000 base salary + uncapped commission

• An inclusive and supportive team environment

• A workplace that values work-life balance and wellbeing

• A central Wimbledon office with excellent transport links

• Opportunities to grow with a successful, expanding events portfolio

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