Commercial Director - Life Sciences Conference Organiser

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global conference organiser is seeking a Senior Conference Sponsorship Sales Manager to take ownership of events and drive revenue. Candidates should have over 5 years of sponsorship sales experience, generating more than £1m annually, and a stable career history from reputable firms. This is a unique opportunity to work within the life sciences sector, focusing on high-value opportunities without managing staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of conference sponsorship sales experience.
• Proven ability to generate over £1m in conference sponsorship revenue.
• Stable career history with established conference organisers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of existing and launch events.
• Sell thought leadership, marketing/branding, and digital solutions.
• Focus on selling in the life sciences sector.

Skills

Conference sponsorship sales experience

Revenue generation

Articulate communication

Selling high value opportunities

Job description

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Job Reference

MediaIQ-SnrSPEX7526

Do you have extensive conference sponsorship sales experience (5+ years)?

Do you currently generate over £1m in conference sponsorship revenue?

Want to work for a fast-growing highly reputable conference organiser?

If yes, please read on...

The Company

A mid-size fast-growing global conference organiser within the life sciences sector is looking for a Senior Conference Sponsorship sales Manager who will play a key part in their continued growth. They have a number of leading industry events and a friendly and collaborative culture.

The Role of Commercial Director

As Commercial Director you will take ownership of a number of existing and launch events, selling the usual mix of thought leadership, marketing/branding, exhibition and digital solutions. The conferences take place all over the globe and are within the life sciences sector.

This is a 100% commercial position, so you will not be managing staff.

Requirements for this Commecial Director role

• 5+ years conference sponsorship sales experience
• Personal billings of over £1m per year
• Stable career history from established conference organisers
• Confident, articulate and polished
• Experienced in selling high value multi-event, multi-platform opportunities
• Experience of selling to the life sciences sector would be desirable

If you fulfil the above requirements and would like to be considered, please apply.