Sales Manager (East Coast America) - Private Luxury Events
Chancery Lane, City of London

Reporting to: Commercial Director
Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in London Office)
Role Type: Full Time, 35 hours
Salary: Dependent on Experience

We are seeking a highly motivated sales junkie. A natural salesperson who thrives on pressure and challenges. You will be highly rewarded for generating leads, closing sales, and exceeding revenue targets. You must be a tenacious and competitive individual who is passionate about sales and achieving success.
Based in the UK and managing American accounts you will have the freedom to manage your diary and hours to fit around your busy lifestyle.

The opportunity

As a company, we’re on an exciting journey of growth and development. That is where you come in…

This role leads our American growth strategy; you will be working with luxury suppliers across America (Hotels, Resorts etc). A someone who loves sales, you also enjoy travelling overseas travel for face-to-face meetings, attending industry trade shows and our own incredible events.
Responsibilities:
• Prospect and generate new leads through cold calling, email outreach, social media and in-person events.
• Close deals to drive ambitious growth and revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborate with other team members to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Work closely with our commercial director to report on territory growth in line with our ambitious growth targets.
• Continuously update knowledge of industry trends and competitive landscape to stay ahead of the competition.
• Track all relevant qualification and lead management activity using Salesforce.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize sales strategies and achieve maximum results.
About you:

• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving B2B revenue growth (ideally in hospitality and events).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• You are fearless and thrive on talking to new people every single day, that often means getting past gatekeepers.
• Self-motivated, persistent and able to work independently.
• Change excites you and you can flip your focus as required, things move quickly here.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using sales software and CRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is desirable.
• Willingness to work long hours and travel as needed to meet business objectives.
Our story

At Worldwide Events we specialise in business-to-business trade events bringing together key players in the travel and events industry. We believe in making business joyful, because networking should be fun, and we want you to be a part of our team!

The company is an established front-runner of the Meeting & Incentive, Luxury, and Romantic Travel sectors with events hosted in destinations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Istanbul, Seville, Oslo, The Bahamas, Jordan, Mexico.

At Worldwide Events we have a highly diverse culture, with staff from all over the world and promote open communication, flexible working, and fun!

Some of the benefits of working here include:
We are a dynamic, fast-paced company. The nature of our company is that we have many different employees in different countries over the world at the same time! Want to develop your skills, or even move into a different department? At Worldwide Events we are never still, and for the right person this presents and opportunity to grow and evolve your role and responsibilities and well as you as a person - we hope you choose us to grow your career with!

Your time
We firmly believe in finding a work-life balance, so for our team we offer:
• 36 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working - we work smart, not long. We understand that everyone has life admin and responsibilities, so if you need to pop to the bank or adjust your hours to do the school run, we’re open to making arrangement that suit your needs. We understand that everyone has a life outside of work, we hope we can enable you to live it!
• 4pm finish on a Friday - whether it’s going to pub or chilling at home with family, Friday’s are important!

Your health
• We understand that mental health matters - we have an employee assistance programme that is there for you to use whenever you feel the need to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Company Sick Leave.
• Private Health Scheme (involving a contribution from the company).
• Enhanced maternity schemes.

Your experience
• We stock all the coffee and tea you can drink as well as fresh fruit daily (and the occasional sweet treat!).
• Your social spirit - our Happiness and Culture Team keep us on our toes with monthly socials for all employees as well as learning opportunities and weekly drinks at the local bar!

Our approach to diversity is simple —it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Worldwide Events.?We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression.?We are?diverse in age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our diversity fuels our innovation, bring diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our clients and communities we serve.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Thank you for your interest in this post, we look forward to receiving your application. We encourage applications even if you don't have all the skills required - passion and personality count! As there’s no closing date for this role interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP!

Our Company Website
www.wwideevents.com

Our Events Portfolio
www.amourforums.com
www.mi-forums.com
www.privateluxuryevents.com
www.travel-fest.com