Exhibition Sales Manager - Ideal next step for a high-performing Sales Manager
South East London - Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 from home)
c£50k + Uncapped Commission
Ark Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly established events business to recruit an Exhibition Sales Director for one of their flagship events within the health sector.
This is a standout opportunity for a senior exhibition sales professional who feels ready to take more ownership, bring fresh ideas to the table, and step into a role with full strategic revenue responsibility, without moving into people management.
About the Event
This is a market-leading, well-established exhibition attracting:
* 10,000 visitors annually
* 130+ exhibitors
* A loyal base of high-spend, returning partners
The show has a strong reputation and consistent success, but it continues to evolve year-on-year, meaning there’s genuine scope to grow revenue, introduce new ideas, and expand partnerships.
The Role
As Exhibition Sales Director, you will take full ownership of the exhibition stand revenue budget for this flagship event.
This role combines:
* Retaining and growing key high-spend exhibitor accounts
* Securing new business through your own network and industry contacts
* Working collaboratively with the new business team to drive additional growth
* Bringing strategic thinking to pricing, packaging, and commercial opportunities
Importantly, this is not a team management role. Instead, it’s about senior-level commercial leadership, autonomy, and accountability for delivering and exceeding the event’s revenue targets.
You’ll report directly into the Portfolio Director and work closely with marketing, operations, and event management teams to maximise commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the full exhibition stand revenue budget
* Build long-term strategic partnerships with high-spend exhibitors
* Identify and secure new business opportunities
* Utilise internal new business resource alongside your own network
* Introduce innovative commercial ideas to drive year-on-year growth
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure exhibitor success and retention
* Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management
* Contribute strategically to the long-term development of the event
Who This Would Suit
This role is perfect for:
* A Senior Exhibition Sales Manager ready for the next step
* A strong B2B exhibition sales professional who wants greater ownership
* Someone confident working autonomously and being accountable for a full event budget
* A commercially sharp individual who enjoys both account management and new business
* A relationship-led seller who can operate at senior stakeholder level
You’ll likely bring:
* A strong track record in exhibition stand sales
* Experience working on large-scale B2B events
* Proven success in growing existing accounts and securing new exhibitors
* Confidence managing strategic conversations with high-value clients
* A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
What’s on Offer
* c£50k basic salary
* Uncapped commission structure
* Hybrid working set up
* Strategic ownership without people management responsibility
* The opportunity to shape and grow a flagship, high-profile event
* A business that is established, stable, and ambitious for further growth
Sound like your next opportunity in exhibition sales? Get in touch with Robyn or Ellie for information or apply now!