Strategic Event Sales Lead | Hybrid/Travel

Pertemps Telford; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Shropshire, England is looking for an Event Sales Manager. This full-time role involves leading the sales function for conferences and awards, developing sales strategies, and building relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of B2B sales experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with CRM systems. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales, preferably within events.
• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident in outbound sales activity, including cold calling and proposal development.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial sales function for the agency's events portfolio.
• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve targets.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Prepare tailored sales proposals and pitch documents.
• Manage sales pipeline and activity using CRM.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Sales target achievement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Outreach and networking

CRM system experience

Organizational skills

Event lifecycle knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

A leading recruitment agency based in Shropshire, England is looking for an Event Sales Manager. This full-time role involves leading the sales function for conferences and awards, developing sales strategies, and building relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of B2B sales experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with CRM systems. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 with bonus potential.