Event Sales Manager

Company Description

Barker Brooks, founded in 1999, is a media company that specialises in live events and content for B2B professional markets. Our key markets include the insurance, legal, FinTech, educational, and medical sectors. We offer tailored solutions to meet the needs of our clients and provide unparalleled customer service to ensure their satisfaction. Please visit our website www.barkerbrooks.co.uk to learn more about our services.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Event Sales Manager, located in Leeds with some flexibility for remote work. Heading up one of our key brands, the Event Sales Manager will be responsible for day-to-day sponsorship sales, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and partners. The candidate will need to become well versed in our portfolio of events and online opportunities in order to sell marketing and advertising services to relevant clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, and/or account management
• Strong sales skills and experience in a sales-oriented role
• Self prospecting and pipeline management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with clients and co-workers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Aptitude for problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with marketing and sales strategies
• Experience with customer relationship management software is a plus
• A bachelor's degree is preferred

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Profit related Annual Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday per Year plus bank holidays
• £30'000 Salary plus fantastic commission structure
• Hybrid Working
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Onsite parking