Sales Manager - Exhibitions

Live Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a boutique event business, creating and delivering exciting exhibitions!

THE COMPANY

With a network of connections across gaming, anime, retail and festivals, this boutique business has cemented their place in the events industry for over 10 years. Their events attract audiences from across the globe and are the only business around who deliver this type of exhibition!

THE ROLE

Due to their continued success and growth, they are now looking for a Sales Manager to join their close-knit and friendly team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Selling stand-alone and shell scheme exhibition space
2. Building and developing relationships
3. Creating and maintaining useable and effective databases
4. Identifying new business opportunities
5. Taking briefs and pitching for new business
6. Upselling and cross selling additional services
7. Working closely with management to ensure sales strategies are in line with the marketing of the business
8. Attending industry networking events to meet new contacts and generate business
9. Working with the event director to lead the commercial/exhibitor content development of the event.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be from either an events agency or an exhibition organiser with an understanding of the events industry in a sales capacity. You will be highly organised, with a KPI-driven mindset and excellent communication skills.

In return, you will have the opportunity to be a part of some of the most exciting events in the industry, visiting luxury locations and driving the events sector forward through facilitating unique networking opportunities. With excellent progression, hybrid working, and a fantastic benefits package – this is not an opportunity to be missed!

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.

Vacancy Ref: MBP14039