Job Description
Event Sales Manager
Bristol | Hybrid | £45,000–£50,000 + uncapped OTE
We’re working with a growing media and events business looking for an ambitious Event Sales Manager to help drive revenue across an exciting portfolio of industry events.
This is a varied commercial role combining new business development with account management. You’ll be responsible for bringing in new clients, developing sponsorship opportunities and building long-term relationships with existing accounts to maximise revenue.
You’ll need proven B2B sales experience specifically within events, media or sponsorship.
What you’ll be doing
- Identifying and winning new business, developing relationships with potential sponsors and clients.
- Managing and growing existing accounts, identifying opportunities for renewals, upselling and increased spend.
- Building a strong sales pipeline through proactive outreach, networking and following up inbound enquiries.
- Understanding client objectives and putting together tailored proposals that demonstrate commercial value.
- Leading sales conversations, negotiating deals and taking opportunities through to completion.
- Managing your own sales targets and keeping pipeline forecasts and CRM records up to date.
- Building your industry knowledge and network to identify new commercial opportunities.
Required skills
What we’re looking for
- 3–5 years’ B2B sales experience within events, media or sponsorship.
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and winning new business.
- Experience managing key accounts and growing client relationships.
- Confidence engaging senior decision-makers, presenting proposals and negotiating commercial deals.
- A proactive, resilient approach, with the motivation to see opportunities through to a successful close.
- Excellent organisation and the ability to balance new business activity with account management.
- An interest in digital media or influencer marketing.
Benefits
What’s on offer?
- £45,000–£50,000 basic salary plus uncapped OTE, with expected additional earnings of £15,000–£20,000.
- Hybrid working, with three days a week in a central Bristol office.
- Plus benefits
If you’re commercially minded, enjoy the buzz of winning new business and have the relevant industry experience, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Get in touch with Moxie & Mettle to find out more.
Moxie and Mettle is a specialist recruitment agency for marketing, PR, digital, creative, events and social media talent, connecting exceptional candidates with top brands and agencies alike. Look forward to hearing from you.