At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow B2B exhibitions while driving commercial success and managing key client relationships.
- Company: Fast-growing, award-winning events and media business with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Benefits: Flexible working, performance bonuses, additional holiday, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for international travel and long-term career progression.
- Why this job: Shape the future of events and make a real impact in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in event management with strong leadership and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning events and media business with an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth plans. They are seeking an experienced Event Director or Senior Event Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of B2B exhibitions and sponsorship opportunities, driving commercial success while leading an established sales function. This is a highly commercial leadership role, combining event ownership with responsibility for key account management, sponsorship sales, business growth and team leadership. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, increasing revenue and delivering exceptional experiences for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commercial growth strategies and sales plans.
- Lead sponsorship, exhibition and partnership sales activity.
- Manage and grow key client relationships.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Oversee forecasting, budgeting and revenue performance.
- Develop compelling value propositions and sales tools.
- Lead, mentor and support an international sales team.
- Work closely with marketing, content and operations teams to maximise event success.
- Attend industry events and exhibitions to promote the portfolio and generate new business.
- Drive continuous improvement across sales processes, customer experience and commercial performance.
About You
With at least 5 years experience, you will be a commercially minded event professional with experience in exhibitions or events at a manager or director level. You will bring strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset and a proven ability to win and grow major accounts. This role requires international travel.
What's on Offer?
- Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing business.
- Autonomy to shape commercial strategy and influence future growth.
- Flexible, results-focused working environment.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Long-term career progression within an ambitious organisation.
- Additional holiday benefits and pension scheme.
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