Sales Manager

Job Description

Delegate Sales Manager | Financial Services Events

Hybrid working – 3 days a week

£55k basic - £90-100k Uncapped OTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced sales leader to join a globally recognised events organisation , delivering high-quality, insight-led conferences within the financial services sector.

This role offers the chance to combine strategic leadership with hands-on commercial responsibility , within a high-performing and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of a well-established and successful event portfolio, leading a team while maintaining personal revenue responsibility.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 (with scope for growth)
• Manage a portfolio of 3–5 events annually across Europe and the US
• Operate in a player-manager capacity (approximately 60% leadership / 40% personal sales)
• Oversee both established flagship events and new product launches

This role requires a leader who can drive performance, set standards, and contribute commercially .

The Market

• Financial services (middle & back office / capital markets focus)
• Large-scale, high-value conferences (up to ~900 attendees)
• Diverse stakeholder engagement across delegates, sponsors, and solution providers

Success in this role will require the ability to understand and engage with complex subject matter , contributing to the ongoing growth of the event portfolio.

Candidate Profile

• Background in delegate sales, event sales, or broader commercial sales environments
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or player-manager role
• Strong commercial acumen with a structured and organised approach
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against targets
• Interest in financial services or relevant sector exposure is advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Ownership of a high-performing, established portfolio
• Leadership of a capable and experienced team
• A collaborative, professional, and low-ego culture
• Clear progression pathway into senior leadership roles
• Opportunity to develop expertise within a growing financial services vertical