Role: Sales Manager Exhibitions and Sponsorships - Housing Sector
Pay: £42K base + Comms
Hybrid: 3 days office based London hybrid

Overview:

Take the lead on this newly created role (due to company growth), in a high-value sponsorships and exhibition sales for one of the Uks most renowned events companies in the affordable housing events space.

You will join a growing organisation with a new engaged and vibrant CEO, working under a driven and supportive Sales Leader who has a drive for growth. This role with optimise an extensive client list from other events and approach with a deliberate and consultive manner to cross sell. You will have some account management but have a core focus on net new business.

The ideal candidate will be a more seasoned sponsorship and exhibitions expert, who has great tenure, at least 3+ years in their current role. You will be working for as well known or leading events/media company and have a commercial mindset focused on purpose and not just sales.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sales efforts for sponsorships and exhibition space with a commercial and holistic view on sales
Develop relationships with major corporate clients, government officials and financial institutions,
Work closely with a team of 5 to grow the housing and homes portfolio.
Expand the event's reach into new client areas and markets.
Commercially aware and astute with gravitas and a growth mindset.Key Requirements:

7-8 years of experience in sponsorship or event sales with a well-known media or events company.
Good tenure proving sales expansion over a 3 year sales cycle
Proven ability to manage high-value accounts and close strategic deals.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Experience in exhibitions, thought leadership, and speaker-led events.We Are Aspire Ltd are a Commited employer