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Commercial Manager

Are you a commercially driven sales leader with a flair for creating high-impact partnerships? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s most celebrated events businesses, delivering award-winning, large-scale consumer exhibitions that attract thousands of visitors and major brand sponsors each year.

We’re looking for a Commercial Manager to take the reins of a flagship lifestyle and interiors event—an iconic show with a rich heritage and a reputation for innovation. This is not just another sales role—it’s an opportunity to shape the commercial success of one of the most recognisable events in the UK.

The Role
As Commercial Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue across sponsorships, experiential activations, and exhibitor stand sales. You’ll develop creative, tailored solutions for major brands, build long-term commercial partnerships, and ensure flawless delivery alongside a talented event, marketing, and operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead sales across sponsorship and exhibitor revenue for a flagship consumer exhibition

  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of sponsors, partners, and exhibitors

  • Create engaging, customised proposals that meet client objectives

  • Close high-value deals and nurture long-term client relationships

  • Work with creative teams to design integrated sponsorship activations

  • Monitor performance metrics to optimise pricing, floorplans, and sales strategy

  • Attend industry events to identify new opportunities and maintain market insight

  • Provide post-show analysis and contribute to future event growth strategies

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven success in senior sponsorship and/or exhibition sales

  • Experience driving revenue for large-scale consumer or lifestyle events

  • Confidence pitching to senior decision-makers and closing high-value deals

  • Strong relationship-building and account management skills

  • Commercial creativity with the ability to spot and shape new opportunities

  • A collaborative approach, with the drive to lead and inspire others

  • Experience in lifestyle, interiors, or consumer-facing sectors is an advantage

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary with uncapped commission and bonuses

  • 25 days holiday + birthday off (with gift and cake)

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

  • Workplace pension

  • Fun, supportive, and sociable team environment

  • Legendary summer and Christmas parties

If you’re ready to make your mark on a high-profile event and work with some of the UK’s most exciting consumer brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today - Contact David at Greys Specialist Recruitment 


Location: Loughton | Salary: 50000 - 60000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 11/08/2025

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