Senior Commercial Sales Manager - Events & Sponsorship

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting company is looking for a Senior Commercial Sales Manager to take ownership of sponsorship sales for a major event series based in Wimbledon. You'll manage client relationships across the UK, US, and EU, and proactively generate new business. The ideal candidate has B2B sales experience, is comfortable with outbound calls, and possesses strong rapport-building skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive sales team

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally within events or exhibitions.
• Comfortable making proactive outbound telephone calls.
• Confident in building rapport with clients face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Managing sponsorship sales across four key shows held in June.
• Looking after clients across the UK, US & EU.
• Proactively generating new business through outbound calls.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Client relationship management

Outbound calling

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Senior Commercial Sales Manager - Events & Sponsorship, Wimbledon (Hybrid/Flexible) | £35,000-£42,000 base + commission (higher base considered for the right candidate)

Are you an experienced sales professional who enjoys building strong client relationships and reaching meaningful targets? Take ownership of sponsorship sales for a major manufacturing event series that welcomes over 13,500 delegates and 450 sponsors each year.

Responsibilities:

• Managing sponsorship sales across four key shows held in June.
• Looking after clients across the UK, US & EU - with your own designated portfolio.
• Proactively generating new business through outbound telephone calls and managing warm inbound leads.
• Meeting clients in person and maintaining positive relationships.
• Identifying new sales opportunities, including cross-selling with a digital manufacturing publication.
• Meeting an annual revenue target of around £330K in sponsorship sales.

Requirements:

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally within events or exhibitions.
• Comfortable making proactive outbound telephone calls.
• Confident in building rapport with clients face-to-face.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth areas.
• Motivated to contribute from day one and adaptable to a fast-moving environment.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working with understanding around family commitments.
• Based in Wimbledon with plans to move to a new office next year.
• Join a supportive sales team led by an experienced Director of Sales.

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