Jobs, fresher vacancy - Sales Lead • UK

Company: Founders Forum Group

UK

We’re looking for a commercially driven Sales Lead to spearhead sponsorship and exhibitor revenue for a brand new 3,000 person health and longevity focused conference and exhibition (currently in stealth mode). This will be one of the UK’s first large-scale conferences and exhibitions dedicated to living longer, healthier lives, with ambitions to go global.This is a rare opportunity to drive the growth of a flagship event from day one. You will own the go-to-market commercial strategy, targeting brands, investors, and institutions across health, wellness, biotech, and consumer longevity sectors.You’ll craft compelling value propositions, build deep relationships, and deliver high-value partnerships that position this new as the must-attend global longevity conference.The conference will join the Founders Forum events universe, evolving from our successful Founders Longevity Forum series created in partnership with Longevity.Technology. It will will focus on lifestyle management, consumer diagnostics, longevity biohacking and longevity clinical services, giving attendees a space where they can learn from and interact with the best. We are developing this new initiative alongside Phil Newman, Founder of Longevity.Technology, who brings extensive expertise and deep connections within the longevity space.Founders Forum is Europe’s prominent entrepreneur community, focused around a number of events annually where our guests engage in open debate, brainstorms, discussion and problem solving in an intimate and collaborative atmosphere – building connections and discussing how to accelerate the positive impact of technology on the world. Requirements- 5+ years of B2B/B2C event sales experience, ideally in large-scale exhibitions/conferences.- Strong track record of delivering high-value sponsorship and exhibitor deals (£25k+ packages).- Confident networker with existing relationships in health, wellness, biotech, and consumer lifestyle sectors.- Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence at senior levels.- Self-starter with a growth mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Delivery- Develop and execute a sales plan to achieve revenue targets across sponsorships and exhibitors.- Identify and convert new business opportunities across consumer brands, biotech firms, wellness companies, and investors.Partnership Development- Create tailored partnership packages aligned to exhibitor/sponsor objectives and event audience.- Negotiate and close deals at senior level, delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.- Consistently generate high-quality pipeline using modern, multi-channel approaches (social selling, outbound campaigns, events, in-person networking).- Combine a tech-enabled, data-driven mindset with the ability to get out in the market and meet prospects face-to-face.Account Management- Build strong, long-term relationships with partners to ensure renewals and upsells.- Ensure partners receive excellent ROI through integrated, high-impact activations onsite and year-round.Collaboration- Work closely with the Event Director on commercial strategy, and with the Marketing Lead to ensure partner campaigns are delivered effectively.- Maintain accurate CRM pipeline, forecasting, and reporting.BenefitsWe offer a range of flexible, discretionary benefits to our team – more can be shared during the interview process. We currently have a hybrid working model with 4 days spent in the office and 1 day with the option to work remotely/from home.Founders Forum Group’s ValuesCommunity firstMore than just fellow founders. Everything we offer is centred around the founders we work alongside. A goldmine of information, support and opportunity for our community. Our experience and connections allow us to offer unparalleled guidance, advice and events. We are committed to being there for the highs, the lows and everything in between. A trusted ally, driving positive action by championing the people behind great ideas and building real relationships.Entrepreneurial to our corePreserving our startup mentality is the key to being able to empathise with and fully support our growing community. Just like the founders we work with, entrepreneurship runs through our veins. We drive change and unearth new ways of thinking by reframing the way we approach an idea. We look at the possibilities of business through a new lens. Seeking out potential in every aspect of life, passionately pursuing new ideas.Founding the futureWe are forward thinkers. Always at the forefront of innovation. Our foot is firmly planted on the accelerator as we gain understanding of what tech is coming and new trends that will shape our lives. We have a hunger for knowledge and find joy in discovery, paving the way for a new way of thinking. This is the room of people you want and need to be in, to drive yourself and your business forward.Excellence without egoWe don't take ourselves too seriously, but are proud of what we do. We work together, recognising the expertise of those around us, and understand the value in differing points of view. We are committed to excellence and always hold ourselves to the highest standard.