Senior Sales Manager

House Recruiting; Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based

Travel expenses paid

Established event portfolio

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Job summary

House Recruiting is seeking a Senior B2B Sales Manager in the Essex area of the United Kingdom to lead by example and drive revenue from an established exhibition portfolio. You will balance new business development with strategic account management, while mentoring two junior sales executives.

You will be expected to be hands-on, actively selling, and visiting clients face-to-face to strengthen partnerships and uncover new commercial opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Proven success selling exhibition space, sponsorship, advertising or event solutions.
• Experience within B2B Sales is essential.
• A natural leader who enjoys coaching and developing others.
• Leads from the front and isn't afraid to pick up the phone.
• Commercially driven, ambitious and highly motivated.
• Passionate about building lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a successful exhibition portfolio and drive commercial growth.
• Lead and mentor two junior sales executives to develop their skills.
• Spend time with clients face-to-face, strengthening relationships and identifying opportunities.
• Manage revenue targets and contribute to overall portfolio performance.

Skills

Exhibition sales

B2B sales

Leadership coaching

New business development

Account management

Job description

Lead from the Front

I'm delighted to be supporting one of the UK's most successful events businesses in the search for an experienced Senior B2B Sales Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely loves sales, enjoys building long-term client relationships and wants to take the next step into a leadership role without giving up the thrill of selling.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit behind spreadsheets all day. We're looking for a hands-on sales leader who enjoys leading by example, inspiring others and delivering results.

The Role

You'll take ownership of a successful exhibition portfolio, driving commercial growth through a combination of new business development and account management.

Alongside managing your own revenue targets, you'll lead and mentor two junior sales executives, helping them develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their own success.

You'll also be encouraged to spend time with clients face-to-face, strengthening relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Proven success selling exhibition space, sponsorship, advertising or event solutions.
• Experience within B2B Sales is essential.
• A natural leader who enjoys coaching and developing others.
• Someone who leads from the front and isn't afraid to pick up the phone.
• Commercially driven, ambitious and highly motivated.
• Passionate about building lasting client relationships.

What's on offer?

• Office-based Monday-Friday
• Travel & Expenses paid for if visiting clients
• Opportunity to work on an established, market-leading event portfolio
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Supportive leadership team with ambitious growth plans

If you're an experienced exhibition sales professional looking for a role where you can continue selling, develop a team and make a genuine impact, I'd love to hear from you.