Head of Sales

Head of Sales | London Hybrid | £60,000 Basic + £90,000 OTE

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Are you a commercially driven sales leader who thrives on winning business while leading high-performing teams?

We’re looking for an ambitious Head of Sales to take ownership of a flagship event portfolio, driving revenue growth, leading a talented sales function, and managing key strategic accounts within a fast-paced international business environment.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines hands-on sales ability with strong people management experience. You’ll be equally comfortable closing major commercial deals, leading rebook strategy at live events, and coaching a team to exceed targets.

The Role

• Lead and develop a team of sales professionals with varying experience levels
• Own the commercial strategy across a portfolio of large-scale international events
• Manage key client relationships and drive high-value revenue opportunities
• Lead from the front with a hands-on approach to sales and business development
• Oversee forecasting, pipeline management, pricing strategy, and performance reporting
• Deliver strong onsite leadership during live events and trade shows
• Drive floorplan strategy, rebook campaigns, and commercial growth initiatives
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across marketing, operations, and leadership teams

About You

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role
• Strong track record of both personal sales success and team management
• Experience working within exhibitions, trade shows, expos, or large-scale live events
• Confident managing complex stakeholders and high-value commercial conversations
• Skilled in pipeline forecasting, reporting, and CRM management
• Highly resilient, commercially minded, and target driven
• Able to motivate, coach, and develop teams while maintaining personal commercial xwzovoh ownership
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 basic salary
• £90,000 OTE
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the London office
• Career progression within a growing international business
• Opportunity to lead a flagship commercial portfolio with significant revenue responsibility
• Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing culture

If you’re a sales leader who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on commercial delivery — and you have the trade show or exhibition experience to match — we’d love to hear from you.