Senior Sales Consultant

Job description

Senior Event Sales Manager

Location: Sussex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: up to £60k DOE + OTE

Our client is a progressive, award winning, independent media and events business operating within the B2B space. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality insight and impactful industry events.

The business offers a collaborative, modern working environment. Its portfolio includes digital and in‑person conferences, exhibitions, awards, and bespoke events, alongside data‑driven marketing and publishing solutions.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Event Sales Manager to join a growing events team.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue across a portfolio of established and international conferences, with a particular focus on selling high‑value sponsorship packages and delegate solutions.

This role requires a proactive, consultative sales professional who thrives on winning new business, building relationships, and expanding the reach of conference brands in new and existing markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through the sale of conference sponsorship packages and delegate opportunities
• Develop new business opportunities, including international market growth
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities
• Maintain and grow relationships with key accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, content, and operations
• Attend industry events and trade shows, including occasional international travel
• Deliver accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management via CRM systems
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities across wider business offerings

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B sales, ideally within conferences or media
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong new business development skills
• Experience selling high‑value, consultative solutions
• Confident in both telephone and face‑to‑face sales environments
• Proactive approach to lead generation and outreach
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Positive, driven, and resilient attitude

If you have the relevant experience in conference & sponsorship sales and are looking for your next move, apply now or get in touch for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Sussex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English