Sponsorship Sales Manager

Do you have at least two years event-sponsorship sales experience and interest in working for an innovative and fast growing company with a friendly, relaxed, and supportive culture? Our client, established almost thirty years ago, is a global business-conference business with excellent training and clear career paths, professional development opportunities and the opportunity of international travel.

The role is:

• Sponsorship & exhibition sales manager on a fast-growing conference / exhibition (£2 million+ revenue event)
• Being part of a fast-growing industry leading event that is making the transition to a full-scale trade show
• Managing the sale of top level sponsorship packages with major global companies (£50k+)
• Developing and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing global clients
• Identifying and capitalising on new opportunities to generate revenue
• Networking with existing and prospective clients at international events

We're looking for:

• At least two years experience as a senior event sponsorship & exhibition sales manager on large scale B2B events (exhibitions, trade shows, confex)
• Energy industry experience would be beneficial
• Hard working and committed with an excellent phone work ethic
• Pro-active, persuasive and confident
• An ability to understand client needs and adopt a tailored approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• First-rate training, support and guidance with daily exposure to management
  * Exceptional commission structure!
  * Flat structure with excellent career progression - promotion is invariably internal
  * Relaxed, work hard, play hard environment
  * Prospect of international travel

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who can help grow the business. You will immediately become an integral part of a team where responsibility comes as standard and your career path is up to you. If you'd like to know more, please send a CV now!