Overview

Senior Consultant at 3Search, leading go-to-market recruitment agency in the US, UK and Europe | Sales Specialist within Events, Business…

Location: London | Hybrid

About the Company

A global leader in business events and professional learning, helping organisations connect, innovate and grow. With hubs in key cities across Europe, North America and Asia, our teams create transformative conferences, webinars, networking forums and digital programmes that bring together senior decision-makers from the world’s most influential companies. Expect an energised, collaborative culture where ambitious people thrive and every project makes an international impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Divisional Sponsorship Sales Director to take ownership of our Automotive events portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape strategy, drive growth, and lead a team of sponsorship sales managers while remaining hands-on with major client relationships.

The Divisional Sales Director will play a central role in building new revenue streams, strengthening client partnerships, and ensuring the team consistently delivers against ambitious sales targets.

Role Highlights

• Develop and execute strategies to expand and grow the Automotive portfolio
• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of sponsorship sales managers to hit and exceed sponsorship sales targets
• Personally lead on high-value sponsorship deals and key client relationships
• Support sales managers on larger negotiations, providing guidance and senior-level expertise
• Collaborate with delegate sales, operations, and conference production teams to maximise event success and commercial growth
• Attending events onsite in London, Germany and potentially the US

You Will Need

• 3–4 years of B2B sales management experience with a proven track record of hitting and exceeding revenue targets
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Experience closing complex, high-value sponsorship or partnership deals
• Strategic mindset with the ability to create and deliver growth plans
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across departments

Company Culture

• Unforgettable summer and Christmas parties with open bars at iconic venues like The Sky Garden
• Monthly raffles with major prizes such as Centre Parcs trips, West End show tickets, games consoles, and Selfridges vouchers
• Regular socials including pub outings, team dinners, bowling nights and more
• A supportive, ambitious atmosphere where success is celebrated together
• A culture that balances hard work with plenty of fun and recognition

Why You’ll Love It

• £70,000 basic salary + £120,000 OTE
• Opportunity to shape and lead a high-profile portfolio in the Automotive sector
• A blend of hands-on selling and strategic leadership
• Collaborative, high-performing culture with career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working model for flexibility

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industries: Events Services

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