Commercial Manager

Job Description

Title: Commercial Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £47k DOE

Are you a seasoned commercial professional with a proven track record of success in the exhibition industry? Do you excel at building and nurturing strong client relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment? Have you lead and mentored high performing sales teams? If so, then we have an exciting company for you in one of the industries market leading exhibition businesses.

The client is looking for a solid commercial manager to become a trusted authority in the industry. You will work closely with key accounts and drive revenue from new/existing clients through stands and sponsorship sales. You will manage, train and develop part of the sales team in this role – analysing sales performances and implementing strategies to improve results. You will also support the Event Manager with some operational functions.

The role will include:

• Driving revenue through stand and sponsorship sales
• Building and nurturing relationships with key clients
• Meeting and exceeding KPIs and revenue targets
• Managing, training and developing part of sales team
• Support Event Manager
• Attend industry networking events

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Proven track record of success in exhibition sales (4-5 years)
• Experience of developing team members as a line manager
• Skilled at crafting detailed partnership and sponsorship proposals
• Highly organised and professional with great time management skills
• A team player
• Personable and enthusiastic

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Corporate gym membership
• Dog friendly office
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

Join this client that started as a family run business and has organically grown into a market leader in the exhibition world. If you want to join a progressive business with big ambitions for the future, then please apply today!

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