Senior Events Manager — International Exhibitions Growth

Divcom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution up to 10%

Discretionary company bonus

Flexible start times

Hybrid working

Wellbeing package

Volunteer day

Job summary

Diversified UK & Europe, Brighton Office, is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead two co-located trade shows within the NOFS and Artisan Food & Drink Show portfolio. You will drive revenue from stand space, sponsorships and digital advertising while guiding a small sales team and coordinating international partners.

You will build strong industry relationships, craft compelling proposals, and manage end-to-end client delivery across both shows, with hybrid working and in-person event

Qualifications

• Established event manager with a track record of hitting revenue targets.
• Experience selling exhibition space, sponsorships and related services.
• Experience managing international sales agents and pavilions.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive revenue through stands, sponsorships and digital ads.
• Lead and develop a small sales team to hit targets.
• Manage international agents and secure pavilions.
• Build relationships with associations and trade bodies.
• Write compelling proposals and prospecting emails.
• Conduct high level meetings with senior contacts and convert to long-term relationships.
• Develop new business via calls, emails and industry events.
• Hit and exceed revenue targets consistently.

Skills

Event management

Sales leadership

Team management

Sales prospecting

Relationship building

CRM riding

Proposal writing

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Diversified UK & Europe, Brighton Office, is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead two co-located trade shows within the NOFS and Artisan Food & Drink Show portfolio. You will drive revenue from stand space, sponsorships and digital advertising while guiding a small sales team and coordinating international partners.

You will build strong industry relationships, craft compelling proposals, and manage end-to-end client delivery across both shows, with hybrid working and in-person event