About Newling Events
Newling Events is an event management company specialising in the planning and delivery of exhibitions, conferences and live events. We work with organisations to design, manage and deliver high-quality events, from exhibition stands and activations through to large-scale conferences and awards ceremonies.
We're now entering the next stage of our growth and are looking for someone to help build our commercial function.
This isn't just another sales role.
You'll play a key part in helping shape how Newling grows over the next five years.
The Role
The Commercial Manager will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and increasing awareness of the Newling Events brand.
Working closely with the Commercial Director, you'll build a healthy sales pipeline and nurture prospects to grow the business.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and creating opportunities rather than simply cold selling.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
- Identify and target prospective clients.
- Develop and maintain a qualified sales pipeline.
- Generate meetings with decision makers.
- Build relationships across target sectors.
- Attend networking events and industry exhibitions.
- Research tender opportunities.
- Develop strategic partnerships.
- Manage outbound sales activity.
Marketing
- Manage LinkedIn strategy.
- Coordinate website updates.
- Produce client case studies.
- Support awards submissions.
- Coordinate PR opportunities.
- Build the Newling brand.
CRM & Commercial Reporting
- Develop and own the CRM.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts.
- Report on pipeline value.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in business development
- Experience selling B2B services
- Strong networking and communication skills
- Commercially minded
- Marketing background
Ideally (but not essential)
- Events industry experience
- Agency background
- Existing network
What we offer
- Company pension scheme
- Uncapped commission
- Hybrid working
- Training and development budget
- Unlimited annual leave
- Flexible working
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
