Handle Recruitment
Commercial Manager
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5 days per week - office based in Wimbledon
£40,000 + Uncapped Commission
Handle Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing exhibitions business to find an ambitious Commercial Manager ready to make an impact.
This is a standout opportunity to join a well-funded, high-growth company with bold expansion plans, a newly refurbished South West London office, and recognition as one of the Best Places to Work 2026. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-energy team where success is rewarded and progression is real.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of driving new business across exhibition space and sponsorship sales. Working closely with senior leadership-including the Group Head of Sales and Managing Director-you'll play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the portfolio.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Driving revenue through exhibition stand and sponsorship sales
- Building and converting a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
- Meeting and exceeding KPIs, including high-volume outreach and monthly sales targets
- Leading client meetings to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions
- Creating compelling proposals that clearly demonstrate value
- Managing client relationships end-to-end to maximise retention and ROI
- Handling inbound enquiries quickly and professionally
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce (or similar CRM)
- Collaborating on marketing initiatives to attract and engage clients
What We're Looking For
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- Proven success in sales, commercial, or business development roles
- Strong track record in new business acquisition and account management
- Experience in exhibitions, events, or conferences (highly desirable)
- Confident user of Salesforce or similar CRM systems
- A proactive, target-driven mindset with excellent communication skills
Why Apply?
If you're a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, this is your chance to join a business where your impact will be visible-and rewarded.
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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