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Commercial Manager
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Commercial Manager – Exhibitions
South London (onsite)
up to £50k DOE + commission
Are you working in events and ready for your next step? If you’re ambitious, commercially driven, and ready to develop your event sales career further, this could be the perfect role for you.
Our client is a fast-growing and ambitious events business with a proven track record of delivering high-profile exhibitions across multiple sectors. As their portfolio continues to expand, they’re looking for a Commercial Manager to support revenue growth and help develop long-term commercial partnerships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is hungry to drive business opportunities, revenue, and manage key accounts, making a meaningful impact in a thriving events organization.
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Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify, approach, and convert new business prospects.
- Drive sales across exhibition stand space, sponsorship packages, and bespoke commercial opportunities.
- Consistently achieve and exceed individual and team revenue targets (including daily KPIs and monthly goals).
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to support ongoing business growth.
- Conduct client meetings, understanding business needs and presenting tailored solutions.
- Manage long-term client relationships throughout the event lifecycle.
- Prepare compelling proposals and presentations to maximize client ROI.
- Maintain accurate CRM data and support database growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Sales and Marketing to shape growth strategies and new features.
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Experience & Skills
- 3+ years’ experience in B2B Sales, ideally in exhibition events sales.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Ambitious and new business-focused mindset, with a passion for growth and identifying opportunity.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong relationship builder with a consultative sales approach.
- Confident working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with ambitious growth goals.
If you’re a commercially driven and ambitious event sales professional and ready to take your next step, apply now or contact Ellie for further information.
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