Commercial Director

Commercial Director / Sales Director| £70k – £85k + Comms | London / Hybrid
  
Looking for a position where you can inspire, lead and motivate a team? Want to be able to drive business and ideas forward?
  
If yes, this could be the ideal role for you!
  
The Client:
  
Based out of their London office, this business is known across the UK and the rest of the world, they’ve organised exhibitions, summits and conferences for almost two decades. With that in mind, they certainly know what they’re doing and have won plenty of awards during their time!
  
They specialise in arranging pre-qualified 1-2-1 style meetings between c-suite executives and buyers and sellers. They also host conferences to discuss key industry topics with these high-level individuals across a wide variety of industries.
  
The Position:
  
This role is brand new for the organisation, a decision has been made to pass on responsibility and continue to build for the future and the Head of Sales is the way forward.
  
This position is a role that will hold everything together, managing a team of circa 10 others that will include Event Director, Sales Managers and others.
  
We’re looking for a sales & commercial leader who can inspire others, motivate the departments and bring in a fresh perspective. Essentially, someone to take full control of the commercial operation.
  
We’re not looking for another Sales Manager, we’re looking for a commercial senior head, you’ll have direct line reports of Event Directors, Sales Managers and Conference Managers.
  
Someone who is entrepreneurial, a visionary and someone who is driven and ambitious.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this business, innovating and leading future ideas for the team and business.

The role is hybrid, 3 days a week in the office, the hours are flexible and the business is understanding, they use common sense when it comes to work-life balance.
  
This is a real chance to make the role yours, we’re looking for someone to hit the ground running and almost guide the leadership team to what this role should look like.
  
About you:
  

• Event experience across Exhibitions, Conferences and Summits would be preferred
• Open to other industries – must have built and led a successful sales department
• Held a sales position previously
• Led teams and been in a like for like position
• Commercial and Strategic
• True Leader
• Passionate about supporting others

  
If this sounds like your type of role and want to hear more, please contact Ashley on the below details.
  
Ashley.heyworth@konkergroup.com / 01392 249937
  
Sponsorship isn’t offered for this role, we’re looking for a full UK work permit.