Head of Delegate Sales circa £50K basic plus comms. Working for a fast growing independent exhibition business. Based in London.

Our client is looking to recruit a Head of Delegate Sales to take the full responsibility for their growing delegate sales team. You would be working under the guidance of a highly experienced management team who have already grown the business significantly. You will lead a sales team of 20-30 people who all need coaching and developing. You will need to be able to show the way and build a strong delegate strategy. There is a mixture of free to attend events (market leading) and paid for delegates. Their shows attract great audience numbers, are well recognised, have an excellent set of speakers and the company have built up a significant data set over recent years.

Interested? This is what you will receive:

• Join the fastest growing exhibition company in the UK!
• A rare employee equity scheme.
• Massive career development opportunity within the business due to their growth plans.
• Excellent salary and uncapped commission.
• Be part of an award winning company.

The Company - Head of Delegate Sales:

As a business they have launched new shows, grown exhibitions and purchased events to sustain their growth. (Including growing events around the world). Their company equity scheme means that they are able to retain the best people and offer them significant financial rewards in the future. The organisation possesses an excellent reputation in the market and has won numerous industry awards over the last few years. They have clear business objectives set out to reach over the next 5 years, so it is an exciting time to join the business and help them achieve their aims.

Does your profile match up?

You should be able to demonstrate competency in the below key areas, it is not essential to meet all requirements but priority will be given to applications that satisfy most:

• Have successfully run a delegate sales department.
• Experience of day to day management of a large sales team.
• Confident in writing business plans and strategies to maximise delegate numbers.
• Desire to exceed targets.
• Ability to spot opportunities and have an entrepreneurial outlook.
• Well trained in sales process, can lead from the front and develop people.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Sold in a B2B capacity.

How to apply for this Head of Delegate Sales role?

Our client is looking to hold interviews ASAP, if you feel this Head of Delegate Sales role is something you would like to be considered for please forward your CV now!

About Media Steps Consulting:

Media Steps is an established media recruiter working within the media and event sales markets. We are included on several preferred supply lists and actively search for applications from individuals who have experience of selling-: sponsorship, exhibitions, delegate spaces, B2B media sales, information, online, digital and print solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.