Director of Event Growth - Brighter

Clarity Travel Ltd.; United States; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £1000 bonus (unlimited)

Remote work

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Staff awards

Hotel and airline discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clarity Travel Ltd. is seeking a Director of Event Growth for Brighter to define and execute the commercial strategy, driving market expansion and strategic partnerships across corporate events, meetings, incentives and experiences.

You will lead and coach a high-performance commercial team, build lasting executive relationships, and shape Brighter’s growth trajectory within the Clarity Group. This is a remote, leadership position with significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience driving commercial growth in events, travel, hospitality, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to win and retain high-value customer relationships.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Brighter’s commercial growth strategy across markets and opportunities.
• Lead acquisition of high-value customers and strategic partnerships.
• Build and convert a strong pipeline across corporate events, meetings, incentives and experiences.
• Lead complex sales opportunities including tenders, proposals, and negotiations.
• Develop senior-level relationships with key customers and partners.
• Drive growth across existing accounts through strategic planning and value creation.
• Collaborate with ops and marketing to align plans with delivery capabilities.

Skills

Commercial growth

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Sales

Job description

Overview and what we offer

• Mon - Friday 37.5hrs
• Location - Remote
• Refer a friend for £1000 bonus which is unlimited!
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Day off for your birthday
• Staff Awards
• Hotel and airline discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• OUR COMPANY CULTURE IS..... Bright, Energetic, Fast Paced and Rewarding, where we PROVIDE you with the opportunity for that brighter FUTURE!
• Clarity Travel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
• At Clarity we not only listen, we adapt and we deliver

Who we are and what we do

We're a global, multi award winning Business Travel Company and we make business travel straightforward! By getting our customers where they need to be for work, safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. We do this through a fusion of cutting-edge-technology and exceptional customer service. Our team comprises of over 800 industry experts, delivering the right service at exactly the right moment, we are the trusted provider of hassle-free travel management programmes for progressive businesses and organisations everywhere.

Clarity Business Travel company and a top 10 UK-based Travel Management Company which is part ofThe Portman Travel Group click here to view our LinkedIn Careers Page and includes Brighter Event, Elegant Resorts, If Only and Destination Sports Group

Role Purpose

As Director of Event Growth for Brighter, you will define and execute the commercial strategy for Brighter, driving market expansion, deepening strategic customer partnerships, and accelerating sustainable revenue growth. Key areas include business development, customer strategy, and commercial leadership, you will play a central role in enhancing Brighter's market position and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for transformative events and experiences.

This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for building long-term enterprise relationships, identifying emerging opportunities, and creating a scalable growth platform that delivers lasting value for customers, Brighter, and the wider Clarity Group.

Operational

• Define and deliver Brighter’s commercial growth strategy, identifying new markets, sectors and strategic opportunities.
• Lead the acquisition of high-value customers and strategic partnerships that support long-term growth.
• Build, manage and convert a strong pipeline across corporate events, meetings, incentives and experiences.
• Lead complex sales opportunities, including tenders, proposals, presentations and commercial negotiations.
• Build senior-level relationships with key customers, decision-makers, stakeholders and industry partners.
• Drive growth across existing accounts through strategic planning, consultancy and value creation.
• Identify opportunities to expand customer relationships across Brighter and the wider Clarity portfolio.
• Strengthen Brighter’s market position through insight, innovation and proposition development.
• Represent Brighter within the events industry, building the brand’s profile, credibility and market presence.
• Lead, coach and develop the commercial team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Set clear commercial targets, forecasts and growth plans to monitor and drive performance.
• Collaborate with operational and marketing teams to ensure commercial plans align with customer needs and delivery capabilities.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience driving commercial growth within events, travel, hospitality, professional services or a related sector.
• Strong track record of winning, growing and retaining high-value customer relationships.
• Experience developing and delivering commercial growth strategies within complex, customer-focused environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confident building credibility and relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams.