Event Director
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- England,South East,Surrey,Guildford
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionEvent Director / Commercial Event Lead
Guildford
£DOE
Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning events and media business with an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth plans. They are seeking an experienced Event Director or Senior Event Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of B2B exhibitions and sponsorship opportunities, driving commercial success while leading an established sales function. This is a highly commercial leadership role, combining event ownership with responsibility for key account management, sponsorship sales, business growth and team leadership. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, increasing revenue and delivering exceptional experiences for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop and implement commercial growth strategies and sales plans.
*Lead sponsorship, exhibition and partnership sales activity.
*Manage and grow key client relationships.
*Identify and secure new business opportunities.
*Oversee forecasting, budgeting and revenue performance.
*Develop compelling value propositions and sales tools.
*Lead, mentor and support an international sales team.
*Work closely with marketing, content and operations teams to maximise event success.
*Attend industry events and exhibitions to promote the portfolio and generate new business.
*Drive continuous improvement across sales processes, customer experience and commercial performance.
About You
With at least 5 years experience, you will be a commercially minded event professional with experience in exhibitions or events at a manager or director level. You will bring strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset and a proven ability to win and grow major accounts. This role requires international travel
What’s on Offer?
*Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing business.
*Autonomy to shape commercial strategy and influence future growth.
*Flexible, results-focused working environment.
*Performance-related bonus opportunities.
*Long-term career progression within an ambitious organisation.
*Additional holiday benefits and pension scheme.
Guildford
£DOE
Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning events and media business with an entrepreneurial culture and ambitious growth plans. They are seeking an experienced Event Director or Senior Event Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of B2B exhibitions and sponsorship opportunities, driving commercial success while leading an established sales function. This is a highly commercial leadership role, combining event ownership with responsibility for key account management, sponsorship sales, business growth and team leadership. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, increasing revenue and delivering exceptional experiences for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop and implement commercial growth strategies and sales plans.
*Lead sponsorship, exhibition and partnership sales activity.
*Manage and grow key client relationships.
*Identify and secure new business opportunities.
*Oversee forecasting, budgeting and revenue performance.
*Develop compelling value propositions and sales tools.
*Lead, mentor and support an international sales team.
*Work closely with marketing, content and operations teams to maximise event success.
*Attend industry events and exhibitions to promote the portfolio and generate new business.
*Drive continuous improvement across sales processes, customer experience and commercial performance.
About You
With at least 5 years experience, you will be a commercially minded event professional with experience in exhibitions or events at a manager or director level. You will bring strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset and a proven ability to win and grow major accounts. This role requires international travel
What’s on Offer?
*Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing business.
*Autonomy to shape commercial strategy and influence future growth.
*Flexible, results-focused working environment.
*Performance-related bonus opportunities.
*Long-term career progression within an ambitious organisation.
*Additional holiday benefits and pension scheme.
Job number 4145733
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