An industry-leading venue and events organization with a national reputation for excellence, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. The company prides itself on delivering outstanding client experiences and fostering long-term relationships. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, it supports a variety of events, from corporate conferences to large-scale exhibitions, and continually strives to stay at the forefront of the national events industry. This is a proactive and reactive sales role within the national events industry, combining account management and business development responsibilities. The primary goal is to secure and convert new and repeat business, meeting or exceeding financial revenue targets across multiple streams, including venue hire, food and beverage, production, and accommodation. Enquiry Management: Respond promptly to client inquiries, assess conversion potential, and create personalized proposals. Networking: Build a strong professional presence on social media and attend national industry events to develop leads. Engage in off-site client visits, cold-calling, and relationship-building activities. Account Management: Oversee allocated accounts, ensuring contract renewals and proactive client communication. Reporting and Administration: Maintain accurate data in the venue diary system, prepare financial forecasts, and present results to senior management. Collaborative team player with a focus on achieving group targets. If you are passionate about events and sales and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a driven, client-focused sales professional with a genuine passion for the events industry. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of proven sales experience, ideally gained within the venue, events, service, or hospitality sectors. Excellent communication skills are also key, whether in verbal, written, or presentation formats, and the candidate must be confident using Microsoft Office and database systems. Due to the national scope of this role, a full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle are required. If you're ready to take on a dynamic role in the events industry, this could be the opportunity for you. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.
Conference and Events Sales Supervisor employer: Live Recruitment
Live Recruitment is an exceptional employer that champions a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while managing exciting live event projects. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for career growth in a supportive and dynamic environment, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in the events sector.
