Are you a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
THE COMPANY
This creative service focused AV company are renowned for their exceptional production of a range of live events including conferences, product launches and awards ceremonies! Working both with end clients and agencies and across sectors including pharmaceutical, automotive, financial services and cosmetics to name a few they deliver a broad variety of events across the UK and internationally. As well as offering AV solutions they also provide digital event solutions and content creation, increasing engagement and interaction at events.
With a dedicated and passionate team and with onsite premises for their own kit and equipment there has never been a better time to join this thriving agency.
This is a unique opportunity for a sales professional with proven experience to help shape our future growth.
THE ROLE
Due to business growth we are now seeking an experienced AV / Technical Sales Manager to join this thriving events business.
Reporting directly to the Creative Director, you will be the sole Sales Manager, responsible for driving key sales initiatives, developing strategies, and representing the company in the industry. With the potential for the role to evolve into a Sales Director position, this is the perfect opportunity for someone who's eager to take on leadership responsibilities and join the Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales strategies that will drive business growth
- Identify new business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline
- Manage and nurture key accounts, including complex, multi-dimensional deals
- Represent the company at industry events, building brand presence and networking
- Work closely with the Creative Director to generate leads and create cohesive strategies
- Lead the preparation of proposals, tenders, and business pitches
- Monitor and analyse sales figures, report back to senior management
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure smooth client handovers and service delivery
- Provide feedback and coaching to junior team members as necessary
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in AV / Technical event sales, strong experience managing key accounts and multi-faceted sales deals. If you have excellent verbal communication and customer service skills along with strong leadership abilities and a proactive, flexible attitude then we need you!
If you're looking for a sales role where you can immediately make an impact, help shape a company's direction, and progress to a leadership position, we'd love to hear from you!
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
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.
We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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