Jobs in London - Sales Manager • Central London

Company: SAVVY RECRUITMENT

Central London

Commercial Manager – ExhibitionsLocation: Central London (Hybrid)45k + CommissionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the sales function for a well-established, market-leading trade exhibition. This role is ideal for a driven, strategic sales leader who thrives on building relationships, developing high-performing teams and delivering measurable commercial growth.The RoleAs Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial strategy and lead a small sales team to maximise revenue, retention and long-term growth. You will play a key role in shaping the event’s success while building strong relationships across the hospitality industry.Key Responsibilities:Lead, manage and develop a team of two Sales Executives, providing coaching, direction and performance support.Develop and deliver robust commercial plans aligned to wider business objectives.Identify revenue opportunities, set clear sales targets and drive strategic initiatives to maximise growth, retention and long-term commercial success.Champion effective CRM usage across the team, ensuring accurate data management, strong pipeline control, quality reporting and enhanced customer engagement.Manage and grow key accounts, building long-term strategic partnerships.Drive new business development, identifying and securing new revenue streams.Oversee and strategically manage the exhibition floor plan to optimise commercial performance.Establish yourself as a trusted authority within the industry by attending events, building meaningful relationships and staying ahead of market trends.Meet with current and prospective clients face-to-face for a minimum of 50% of the working week.Utilise advanced negotiation, objection handling and people skills to close and grow business opportunities.Embrace and promote the use of AI-driven tools and insights to enhance sales performance, improve processes, strengthen customer engagement and support data-led decision-making.About YouAn experienced sales professional with a strong track record of delivering revenue growth.Confident leading and motivating a small team.Strategic, commercially minded and results-driven.Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.Highly organised, with strong pipeline and sales planning capabilities.Comfortable working with CRM systems and leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance performance.A proactive networker who enjoys being visible in the market and building industry credibility.What’s on OfferHybrid workingA collaborative, growth-focused and values-led culture.Competitive benefits package including enhanced family leave, pension, wellbeing initiatives, mentorship programmes and regular social events.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially ambitious leader looking to make a significant impact within a respected events business! Get in touch with us if you're interested besavvy@savvyrecruitment.com