Head of Event Sales

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office. Are you looking to take the next step in your career with an award winning media and events business? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

- Hybrid working
- Great commission opportunities
- Excellent career progression
- DEI and sustainability conscious
- Brand new event launch!

The Company

This fast-growing, purpose-led B2B media and events company is seeking a commercially driven Head of Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales to spearhead the launch of a major new luxury travel trade show set to debut in 2026. Known for creating influential content, impactful events, and building meaningful industry connections, this organisation stands apart for its values-led approach. As a certified B Corp, it champions ethical business, sustainability, and inclusivity, while fostering a collaborative, people-first culture.

A Head of Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales, you'll be joining a small but ambitious team with a track record of innovation and excellence in the travel sector – and the opportunity to shape a high-profile event that will redefine how luxury travel professionals connect.

The Role

Due to upcoming launch of this new event, this organisation is looking for a Head of Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales to lead on all commercial activity related to the event.

As Head of Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales this role will report into the Managing Director and will collaborate closely with broader internal departments. Responsibilities will include:

• Selling sponsorship and appointment packages to global luxury travel suppliers

• Proactively unearthing new business opportunities

• Developing existing industry relationships to encourage retention and a strong, active pipeline

• Creating and pitching event proposals

• Monitoring competitors and market trends

• Using Salesforce to monitor sales performance, prepare reports and forecast revenue

• Attending sales meetings and key industry events internationally

The Candidate

Candidates should ideally be working in a conference organiser, exhibition organiser or B2B media & events company in a similar position. A successful Head of Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales candidate will have a proven track record in proactive lead generation and business development as well as strategic mindset towards retention and relationship management. We are seeking experience in SalesForce for report generation and any exposure to the luxury travel sector would be a huge benefit.

In return this organisation are offering the chance to be a huge part of the launch of a brand new event with fantastic growth potential within the role as the success of the event continues to grow.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LKS15091