Senior Sales Manager

• Senior Sales Manager
• Basic upto £55,000
• On target: £70,000+ in your first year
• Monday to Friday
• Excellent progression opportunities

About the Role:

House Recruiting is seeking an ambitious and results-oriented Senior Sales Manager to lead the launch and growth of a new B2B event. In this key role, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Portfolio Director to drive revenue, build industry relationships, and position the event as a premier gathering in its sector.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a new event, with potential for long-term growth and responsibility as the event scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to secure exhibitor and sponsorship revenue.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and nurture client relationships for long-term growth.
• Conduct meetings, presentations, and negotiations to establish high-value partnerships.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align sales strategies with event objectives and audience acquisition.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation and post-sale engagement.
• Stay informed on industry trends and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent the event at relevant industry shows and networking events to drive new business.
• Provide regular sales performance updates and actionable insights to senior management.

About You:

• Demonstrated success in event sales, particularly within B2B exhibitions, conferences, or media.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Proficiency in managing multiple revenue streams, including exhibition sales, sponsorships, and digital offerings.
• Confident in lead generation, prospecting, and new business development.
• Organized and adept at managing deals across various sales cycle stages.
• Experience using CRM tools and managing sales pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with sales automation tools like Salesforce.
• Experience selling into technology or innovation sectors.
• Established network within the target industry.
• Proven ability to engage with C-level and senior decision-makers.

We read through each application carefully and reply quickly to those who we think could be a good fit for the role.

We look forward to hearing from you - good luck!!