Sales Manager – OpenRoom
WHO WE ARE:
OpenRoom is a B2B events business recently acquired by CloserStill Media. We run a global portfolio of hosted buyer events across Dental, ReFuel, Veterinary and Pharmacy.
Our events connect senior decision-makers with leading suppliers through curated one-to-one meetings, content and premium networking. The model is relationship-led, focused on creating meaningful commercial conversations between buyers and suppliers in high-value environments.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
A commercially sharp, relationship-driven Sales Manager to join OpenRoom, a B2B hosted buyer events business recently acquired by CloserStill Media. You'll take ownership of supplier revenue across our Dental, Veterinary and ReFuel portfolios, working across 4–5 events a year. This is a role for someone who sells consultatively, builds genuine long-term client relationships, and takes real pride in hitting their numbers consistently
THE ROLE:
Sell supplier packages across assigned OpenRoom events, with a focus on the Dental, Veterinary and ReFuel portfolios
Deliver individual revenue targets across 4–5 events per year, working to agreed weekly run rates for each event
Build and manage strong client relationships through a consultative approach, understanding supplier objectives and positioning the right opportunity
Generate new business through proactive outreach, LinkedIn, referrals, desk research, competitor analysis and market mapping
Maintain pipeline coverage of 2–3x target across assigned events at all times
Keep Salesforce accurate and up to date, with all active opportunities properly recorded and regularly updated
Submit accurate weekly pledges with clear visibility on revenue, risks, blockers and opportunities
Maximise revenue through new business, repeat bookings, upsells, sponsorship and premium packages
Work closely with marketing, buyer recruitment, portfolio and operations teams to support event growth
Attend events onsite, supporting client relationships, supplier experience and future commercial opportunities
Where applicable, provide direction and support to Sales Executives on activity, pipeline management and sales discipline
ABOUT YOU:
Experience in B2B events, media, sponsorship, exhibitions or a comparable commercial sales environment
Strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
Comfortable working to weekly run rates, clear targets and commercial deadlines
Consultative seller with the ability to build rapport and long-term client relationships
Confidently engaging senior decision-makers and managing commercial conversations
Strong new business skills, you can open doors and build a pipeline from scratch
Disciplined pipeline manager with experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
Able to forecast accurately and communicate revenue risk clearly
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple events at different stages of the cycle
Positive, collaborative and solution-focused, you work well across sales, marketing, operations and buyer recruitment
Reliable, consistent and takes full ownership of workload and delivery
CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at hr@closerstillmedia.com.
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Awards
We have won more Awards than any other company in the Exhibition Industry.
We have achieved over 50 industry awards, including the coveted ‘Best Business Exhibition’ seven times, featured in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work 3 times (2018. 2019 & 2020), been Voted by members of the Association of Exhibition Organisers as the ‘Most Respected Company’ in the exhibition Industry. Best Business Exhibition (x7), Best Marketing (x8) and Best Sales (x4) Best Launch or Brand Extension (x5). Adapting to digital during 2020, we also won 3 awards at the new Event Digital Awards.
About CloserStill Media
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At our core, we have unwavering faith in our workforce. Our entrepreneurial and empowered teams are dedicated to perpetual evolution of their brands, shaping leading engagement in their respective industries. We firmly believe that great people are the architects of extraordinary events.
We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and to making CloserStill Media a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We are a global and multicultural business and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where our colleagues can grow and develop no matter who they are and where they work.