At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and build client relationships in the events and exhibitions sector.
- Company: Creative agency known for delivering standout experiences for global brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with plenty of room for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on exciting global projects.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in sales/business development within events or marketing agencies.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Are you a commercially driven sales professional who knows the events, exhibitions or experiential world inside out? Do you love the thrill of winning new business, building great client relationships and selling ideas that actually come to life?
Our client is a highly creative agency with an excellent reputation for delivering stand-out exhibition stands, live events and experiential experiences for some fantastic global brands. They combine big creative thinking with brilliant execution, creating experiences that get people talking.
They're now looking for a Sales Manager to help drive the next stage of their growth. This is a hands-on new business and account development role where you'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, winning new clients and taking them through the journey from initial conversation through to onboarding.
You'll be selling the agency's creative services across exhibitions, live events and experiential, working closely with the creative and delivery teams to turn client briefs into compelling proposals and ultimately, winning work. You'll be someone who enjoys picking up the phone, opening doors, having great conversations and turning opportunities into revenue.
- Developing and delivering a sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets
- Identifying and winning new business across the exhibition, events and experiential market
- Building strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients
- Working closely with creative and production teams to develop engaging proposals and pitches
- Leading pitches, presentations and commercial conversations
- Negotiating contracts, pricing and terms to secure profitable business
We're looking for someone who is commercial, personable and genuinely understands the agency world.
- At least 2 years' experience in sales/business development within an exhibition, events, experiential or marketing agency
- A proven track record of winning new business and hitting sales targets
- A creative mindset and the ability to sell ideas, not just services
- The ability to work collaboratively with creative, production and account teams
You'll be joining a creative, ambitious team working on some seriously impressive global projects, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the agency's growth.
- A competitive £45k - £50k base salary + OTE
- Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the Central London office
- The opportunity to work with some great global brands
- A genuinely creative environment
- Plenty of scope to develop and grow with the business
If you've got agency sales experience, know your exhibitions and events, and love winning great work, we'd love to hear from you.
New Business Development Manager - Senior in London employer: KnoWho
Join a highly creative agency in Central London that is renowned for delivering exceptional exhibition stands and experiential events for global brands. With a competitive salary and hybrid working model, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, while having ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about winning new business and making a tangible impact, this is the perfect place for you.
