About the role

  • Sales Manager leading SAE's event sales team to drive revenue growth through exhibits, sponsorships, and partnerships across global events. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

  • Execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed exhibit, sponsorship, and partnership revenue goals.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Event Product teams to develop pricing and promotional offerings.
  • Serve as the primary contact for major clients and sponsors.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the event sales team to achieve individual and team targets.
  • Establish measurable sales goals, performance metrics, and conduct regular reviews.
  • Build and maintain budgets and sales forecasts with the Sales Director.
  • Monitor pipelines, track progress, and ensure accurate CRM reporting.
  • Partner with Marketing to develop campaigns and event promotion strategies.
  • Represent SAE at industry events, conferences, and client functions.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform sales strategies.
  • Coordinate client visits and sponsor engagement activities to strengthen relationships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in event, exhibit, or sponsorship sales.
  • Proven ability to manage a professional sales team, providing clear direction, measurable goals, and accountability.
  • Demonstrated success managing sales pipelines, forecasts, and budget processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional peers and leadership, and effectively communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Decision-making skills that reflect sound judgment and the ability to allocate resources to achieve defined sales goals.

Benefits

  • Standard office environment
  • Ability to work extended periods at a computer or desk
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including attendance at SAE events and customer meetings

Job title

Sales Manager, Events

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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