Head of Sales leading the commercial growth of B2B event brands ChemUK, StocExpo, and Lab Innovations at Easyfairs. Managing a sales team and driving business development.
Responsibilities
Own the sales strategy and delivery for the Process Portfolio, from targets and pricing to rebooking and key account development.
Lead and coach the sales team using a consultative, data-driven approach.
Drive new business, rebooking and sponsorship/digital revenue, building multi-year, multi-event partnerships.
Act as a visible brand ambassador for ChemUK, StocExpo and Lab Innovations with senior decision-makers and industry bodies in the UK and internationally.
Requirements
At least 5–10 years of B2B sales management experience, ideally in events, media or adjacent industries (chemicals, process, storage, logistics, laboratory, industrial technology).
Proven ability to lead sales teams while managing your own target (player–manager).
Track record of exceeding revenue targets in a complex, multi-product/event environment.
Strong new business development, account management and key account experience, including face-to-face selling and outbound calling.
Strategic and tactical thinking, translating portfolio objectives into clear sales plans.
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills for engaging senior decision-makers.
Analytical, data-driven approach to territory planning, sector coverage and pipeline management.
Comfort with international travel.
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Alignment with Easyfairs’ values and interest in the sectors served by ChemUK, StocExpo and Lab Innovations.
Benefits
Birthday day off
Flexible working as well as hybrid working
Enhanced family pay (maternity & paternity)
Cycle to work scheme
Interest free travel loans
Free online academy to focus on professional development and upskilling
Specialist external performance coach services available to all employees
Employee assistance programme
24/7 access to our virtual GP service
Long service awards
Pension as well as offering salary sacrifice
Life cover
Group income protection
Fully stocked beer & wine fridge in the office
Regular company socials organised throughout the year
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