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Posted:
22.06.2025
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06.08.2025
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Job Description:
This is a unique opportunity to lead the commercial function for a rapidly growing events company across a range of leading international exhibitions!
THE COMPANY
This leading international B2B exhibition and conference organiser specialises in high tech, high growth industries. Founded in [year], they have successfully launched a range of brand-new exhibition events covering diverse industries including battery technology, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and advanced materials. Their aim is to connect buyers and suppliers, serving as an essential meeting place for business leaders and innovators worldwide.
THE ROLE
They are now looking for a Commercial Director to join the team, responsible for managing and recruiting a growing sales team with new launches planned for 2027.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Managing Event Directors and Exhibition Managers, working with the CEO and MD to set top-line event sales targets, KPIs, and ensuring delivery.
* Mentoring and supporting the sales team to achieve weekly sales targets and manage pipelines effectively through Salesforce CRM.
* Supporting the sales team in headline relationship management across the portfolio.
* Leading and managing recruitment, with the sales team expected to grow by 15%-20% annually, working with recruitment partners.
* Collaborating with the Operations Director to reduce costs and increase bottom-line returns.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading sales teams across multiple product areas, with solid experience in international exhibition and sponsorship sales for large-scale events. Experience in commercially successful conferences is desirable.
Joining the company at a pivotal growth stage, offering an attractive bonus and profit-sharing package, private health cover, and more—this is an opportunity not to be missed!
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As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build talented and diverse teams across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or accommodations.
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