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Job summary
A leading events and conference company in London seeks a Sales Director responsible for revenue generation in the European sales team. The ideal candidate should have a proven sales track record in the event industry, fluent in English, with experience managing teams and driving sales strategies. A competitive base salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonuses is offered.
Qualifications
- Fluent in English; fluency in other languages is an advantage.
- Proven track record of event industry sales.
- Ability to establish high-level relationships.
- Experience in managing and motivating a sales team.
- Experience with sales accounts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies for the team.
- Manage the full sales cycle independently.
- Oversee key account management and stakeholder relationships.
- Acquire strategic clients.
- Develop long-term partnerships with technology vendors.
- Ensure consistent achievement of revenue targets.
Skills
Location London (City) - 4 days a week office, 1 day remote
Languages Fluent in English. Fluency in any other language is an advantage but not essential
About the Company Our client is a market-leading events and business conference company to the Technology sector. They work with major IT brands and key personnel, organising networking events and conferences across Europe to serve technology developments.
The Role of the Sales Director As Sales Director, you will be responsible for all business revenue generation activities of the European sales team. Working closely to the CEO, your role will include the following typical tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and drive the sales strategy for yourself and the sales team (who you will manage and motivate )
- Manage your own full sales cycle
- Oversee key account management and stakeholder relationships
- Strategic client acquisition
- Key client account management and development of long-term partnerships with technology vendors
- Define the sales strategy, drives growth across all events and digital products, and ensures revenue targets consistently achieved.
Candidate background
- Fluent in English. Fluency in any other language is an advantage but not essential
- Proven track record of event industry sales
- An ability to build high level relationships
- Ideally some experience of managing and motivating a sales team
- Experience with sales accounts
Salary & Benefits: Base salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and commission
How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: Contact: Jonathan Grimes
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