Show Manager

House Recruiting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

House Recruiting is seeking a Show Manager to lead a very successful exhibitions portfolio. You will drive the team, set clear goals, and own sales targets for each show, developing new and existing business.

The role features hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) with a base salary up to £55,000 and on-target earnings of £75,000+ in the first year, reflecting experience and performance within Events Services.

Qualifications

• Friendly, motivated individuals with managerial experience.
• Experience in event sales or similar role preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines and targets.
• Strong client rapport and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and be the team's point of contact for support and growth.
• Deliver sales targets across the show.
• Develop new and existing business sales strategies.
• Source and convert new business leads and recruit new accounts.
• Develop a campaign strategy with the Event Director.
• Increase exhibitors, stand sales, sponsorship revenue.
• Review and manage the sales plan targets and budget.

Skills

People management

Account management

Sales strategy

Lead generation

Job description

This range is provided by House Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

• Show Manager (Trade Shows)
• Basic upto £55,000
• On target: £75,000+ in your first year
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working available (3 days in the office, 2 from home)

The role

A Show Manager to join a very successful business exhibitions portfolio team.

• Lead by example
• Be your team's point of contact for support and growth
• Set clear goals and objectives for all reporting staff
• Responsible for delivering sales targets across the show
• To proactively develop New and Existing Business sales strategies
• Help the team source and convert new business leads and recruitment of new accounts
• Develop a campaign strategy with the Event Director
• Aim to increase overall numbers of exhibitors, exhibitor mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
• Review and manage the sales plan targets and budget

About you

We are looking for friendly, motivated individuals who are looking for their next role in Event Sales. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a similar role and be someone who thrives in a managerial position.

• People centred management ability
• Account management experience throughout full project cycle
• Ability to problem solve and to overcome objections during the sales process
• Ability to build lasting rapport with clients, both on the phone and face to face
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets

We read through each application carefully and reply quickly to those who we think could be a good fit for the role.

We look forward to hearing from you - good luck!!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Other

Industries

• Events Services, Book and Periodical Publishing, and Online Audio and Video Media