Event Sales Manager
Location: UK-wide travel required (HQ in Essex)
OTE: £45,000 (subject to experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About our Client
Our client has a mission to empower entrepreneurs and business owners through dynamic, high-impact live events that create real momentum. From preview sessions to flagship training programs, they help their clients unlock rapid results and long-term growth. With over 130 events a year, they're expanding and looking for an Event Sales Manager to take ownership of the delivery, logistics, and sales performance of their nationwide Preview Events — and help drive revenue and operational excellence.
About the Role
As Event Sales Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of Preview Events across the UK — overseeing the full production and ensuring each event runs to a high standard and hits its commercial goals. You’ll spend approximately 50% of your time on the road, running events and leading the team. The remaining 50% will be based at our HQ, where you’ll manage post-event follow-ups and support the team in converting leads into additional sales. This is a dynamic, people-focused role where you’ll wear many hats: operator, leader, driver, organiser, and closer.
Key Responsibilities
• Pre-Event Planning
• Coordinate staffing with Sales, AV, and Speaker teams
• Liaise with HQ to sign off venues
• Ensure all stock, supplies, and travel logistics are in place
• Make contact with venues in advance to ensure smooth handover
• Handle any final negotiations (e.g. catering, access times) if required
• Contribute to location selection in collaboration with the Marketing team
Event Delivery
• Lead the delivery of Preview Events across the UK
• Brief, coordinate, and manage the on-site event team
• Monitor sales activity and energy in the room
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure every event delivers a high standard of client experience
• Manage logistics of travel to and from venues, including accommodation planning and driving the van where required
• Keep track of costs and on-the-road spend
General Management & Leadership
• Set the tone through leadership, communication, and professionalism
• Lead and manage the event team to uphold standards and performance
• Foster a high-performance, values-driven team culture
• Represent the Preview team in company meetings and planning sessions
• Deliver weekly reports on events, sales performance, and team activity HQ-Based Sales & Follow-Up (50%)
• Spend 50% of your time based at HQ
• Manage and support the Preview team between events
• Follow up with clients you met on the road to drive additional sales
• Track and improve follow-up activity, ensuring timely and effective outreach
• Work closely with the Sales Director to align follow-up efforts and maximise conversions
What Success Looks Like
• A consistent calendar of well-executed Preview Events delivered each month
• Strong overall sales performance generated by the event team
• Effective post-event follow-up resulting in additional conversions
• High levels of client satisfaction, feedback, and experience at events
• Operational excellence across planning, logistics, reporting, and team leadership
• Strong leadership presence, positive team culture, and clear performance standards upheld throughout every stage of delivery
Compensation & Benefits
• OTE: £45,000 (subject to experience)
• All travel and accommodation expenses covered while on the road
• Fast-paced, rewarding, and high-autonomy role
Who You Are
• Energetic, confident, and calm under pressure
• Experienced in managing events, logistics, or a sales-focused team
• Excellent at leading people and setting standards on the ground
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially sharp
• Willing and able to travel extensively across the UK (evenings/weekends as required)
• Comfortable driving long distances and handling van logistics when needed
How to Apply
If you're excited by live events, leadership, and hitting targets — and you love taking ownership in a fast-paced environment — we want to hear from you. Please apply to Adam Curtis of ACS Recruitment Consultancy.