Show Manager - Dentistry

Closerstill Media; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B events and community company in London is seeking a Show Manager to join their Dental portfolio team. The successful candidate will manage sales staff and contractors, develop new business strategies, and ensure achieving sales targets. Previous B2B sales experience and strong communication skills are required. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive your management career forward.

Qualifications

• Results-driven with previous B2B sales experience.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage event sales staff and contractors.
• Develop strategies for new business leads.
• Exceed sales targets set for events.
• Support sales team in revenue stream development.

Skills

B2B sales experience

First-class communication skills

Account management

People-centred management

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Deadline and target management

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At CloserStill, we strive to deliver the best. We’re on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve, bringing people together to learn, connect and grow. Operating across five regions, we power over 200 market-leading events, publications and brands across Business Technologies, Healthcare, Learning, HR & Education, and Future Transport & Infrastructure. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

Our teams are diverse, driven, and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and determination, we empower every employee to grow, shape their own path and make a meaningful impact. Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events, but creating opportunities, connections, and lasting value for the communities we serve.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

CloserStill Media are looking for Show Manager to join our very successful Dental portfolio team.

If you are results-driven, always strive to be the best and are looking for an opportunity to drive your management career forwards, we want to hear from you.

THE ROLE

• Manage the event sales staff and where appropriate, sales contractors
• Lead by example – beyond team target, also responsible for delivering personal sales targets across the event under your management.
• To proactively develop a strategy backed up with tactics for the team’s new business leads and recruitment of new accounts
• Develop a campaign strategy with the Event Director that meets and exceeds targets, including overall numbers of exhibitors, exhibitor mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
• Ensure the sales plan is being delivered on target and budget and activity targets (outbound call volumes and face-to-face meetings) are met
• Support the sales team in developing new revenue streams and creative and complex sales such as a sponsor.
• Set clear goals and objectives for all reporting staff.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous B2B sales experience
• First-class communication skills
• Account management experience throughout full project cycle
• People-centred management ability
• Commercial mind-set
• Ability to build lasting rapport with clients, both on the phone and face to face
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets

We do not offer sponsorship for this role

CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at [e-mail].