Event Sales Manager

Event Sales Manager (Conferences) Location: Bristol (With the opportunity to travel to Asia, USA and Europe) Salary: £25,000 - £33,000 per annum, plus an additional commission scheme Our client’s mission is to help the plastics industry navigate, innovate, grow and ultimately become more sustainable. How they achieve this is through their trusted market intelligence and networking opportunities provided across their events! This role sits within the conference department who work across 50+ global events a year. Their events connect and inspire leaders across the global plastics industry. The Role To develop and have overall responsibility for executing plans to increase revenue and hit agreed sales targets across a defined portfolio of events. In addition to new business, customer retention and loyalty is critical to the long-term success of the business. Key Responsibilities: * Outreach to potential customers through emails and calls * Collaboration with the event project team * Develop sales strategy for events and execution of sales strategy * Management of key customer contacts and accounts through regular meetings * Communication to Event Sales Team Manager on event progress and raise any project challenges Who are you? * An experienced Sales Manager, preferably with a background in the events industry (no event experience is not a deal breaker) * A strategic sales manager with experience juggling several products/projects at one time * Confident in building and developing relationships * A proactive team player, always looking for new ways to upskill yourself and those around you! * A self-aware individual, open to self-reflection and gathering feedback from others * Someone who likes to travel, the role involves regular travel to their events which are across Asia, the USA and Europe * A bringer of energy and fun! Benefits * 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays * An extra day of holiday, for every year you have worked with us (up to 5 additional days) * Get your birthday day off * Flexible working * Hybrid home/office working (2 days per week required in central Bristol office, 3 days at home) * Health cash plan * Life assurance * Enhanced maternity/paternity leave * Support, coaching and training through a variety of platforms * Refer a friend scheme * Dedicated events and a variety of social engagements organised by their social committee To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application