Events and Sales Executive in Manchester

Are you passionate about planning and executing exceptional conferences and events that make a real difference? Ready to deliver sell-out events that support the professional development of those working with clients affected by serious injuries?

As part of the UKE Group, we are looking for an organised and proactive Events and Sales Executive to lead the planning and delivery of a diverse programme of conferences, webinars, podcasts, exhibitions, and internal events across the Brain Injury Group and other businesses within the UKE Group, including Veterans Welfare Group.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of conferences, webinars, podcasts, and events from planning through to completion, managing budgets, suppliers, stakeholders, sponsorship, delegate engagement, and project timelines. The successful candidate will have end-to-end conference management experience, excellent event management, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality events that support the organisation's strategic objectives.

About Brain Injury Group

For over 15 years, the Brain Injury Group has provided centralised support for individuals and families affected by brain injury, with a comprehensive support network. Our expert advisors and trusted professionals offer financial, legal, and rehabilitation support while understanding the impact of brain injury on daily life. We also provide online and in-person training programs for professionals in our network.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver conferences and events, from smaller, more intimate events of up to 100 guests to larger-scale conferences of up to 350 delegates.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and event timelines, coordinating multiple events simultaneously while managing competing priorities.
• Develop and manage event budgets, including income and expenditure forecasts, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring events are delivered within agreed budgets and commercial targets.
• Research venues for conferences and events, negotiating the best possible rates and terms.
• Research and identify external events that provide opportunities for client engagement, networking, brand exposure, and professional development.
• Oversee the production and on-site delivery of live events, including sourcing, appointing, and managing suppliers such as AV, production, catering, registration, venue, and contractor services.
• Act as the primary liaison for speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and other key stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring a seamless event experience.
• Work closely with internal marketing teams to develop promotional materials, drive delegate registrations, achieve attendance targets, deliver effective communications, and uphold brand standards.
• Gather feedback from all events through surveys, using insights to continuously improve future events and delegate experiences.
• Manage event and sales enquiries, i dentify and maximise revenue opportunities across events, including delegate sales, sponsorship, exhibitions and other commercial partnerships.
• Arrange and lead monthly planning meetings with subject matter experts to coordinate conference, webinar and podcast schedules, content and delivery requirements.
• Take ownership of the webinar and podcast programme, managing schedules, liaising with hosts and speakers, ensuring all episodes are delivered on time and accredited where required, and hosting webinars when necessary.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports and attend Growth meetings, presenting event and sales performance, and opportunities.
• Develop and manage branded merchandise, ensuring products appeal to target audiences while maintaining appropriate stock levels and budgets.
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholder member events across the Group, working closely with marketing to ensure events are promoted across websites and social media and information remains up to date.
• Oversee the delivery of internal events, including monthly team get-togethers and the annual Christmas party.

About You

• At least 2 years’ experience in end-to-end event planning and on-site conference management
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to anticipate issues, solve problems quickly and remain calm under pressure during live events.
• Experience in a commercially focused events role, with demonstrable experience of generating revenue through delegate sales, sponsorship, exhibitions or partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills and effective time-management abilities.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Budget management and financial reporting experience, including forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in sales and revenue generation.
• Confident person who is able to support with hosting online webinars.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work occasional evenings or extended hours where required to support live events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing webinars and virtual or hybrid events
• Experience producing podcasts or coordinating digital content.
• Experience using event management platforms and CRM systems.
• Experience working with marketing teams to promote events and increase attendance.
• Experience within legal, healthcare or professional services events.

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