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Commercial Manager

Are you a commercially minded, entrepreneurial sales professional looking to make your mark in the events world? One of the UK’s most prestigious consumer events is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive revenue, grow partnerships, and lead a high-performing sales team.

This iconic event has a long history of delivering world-class experiences in lifestyle, interiors, and design. With continued growth and increasing brand prestige, this is a chance to shape the commercial strategy and take ownership of sponsorship, stand sales, and brand activations.

The Role:
As Commercial Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading the sales strategy for stands and sponsorship, maximising all commercial opportunities.
  • Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of exhibitors, sponsors, and partners.
  • Creating persuasive, tailored proposals that align with client objectives and elevate the event.
  • Negotiating and closing high-value deals to meet and exceed revenue targets.
  • Collaborating across teams to deliver immersive, creative, and experiential activations.
  • Analysing sales metrics, market trends, and performance data to optimise growth.
  • Representing the brand at key industry events to generate leads and strengthen relationships.
  • Leading and mentoring your team to achieve targets and support career development.

KPIs:

  • Year-on-year stand revenue growth
  • New business development across sponsorship and stands
  • High conversion rates on proposals and pitches
  • Retention and satisfaction rates of sponsors and exhibitors
  • Timely delivery of commercial elements on-site
  • Innovation in commercial packages and activations

You’ll Have:

  • Proven experience in senior exhibition and/or sponsorship sales roles
  • Track record of growing revenue for large-scale events
  • Confidence in selling from cold call to C-suite pitch
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify new opportunities
  • Experience managing high-value clients and building long-term relationships
  • Team leadership experience and a collaborative mindset
  • Bonus: experience in lifestyle, interiors, or consumer-facing sectors

What’s on Offer:

  • £45,000 - £55,000 + uncapped commission
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 25 days annual leave + birthday off (with gift & cake!)
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Workplace pension
  • Two legendary team parties per year
  • Supportive, vibrant, and social team environment

This is a high-profile, commercially driven role perfect for a confident, ambitious sales leader who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and delivering results.

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Contact David at Greys Specialist Recruitment

 


Location: Essex | Salary: £45000 - £55000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 27/10/2025

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