SALES MANAGER - IVT EXPO
WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events is an international specialist event organiser and publishing company based in Dorking, Surrey. With a team of over 90 people, we publish 13 magazines spanning the automotive, aerospace, marine, meteorological and logistics sectors, and we're proud to deliver world-class events and publications to specialist audiences globally. Our new central Dorking offices are collaborative, engaging, and built for people who want to do great work.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Dorking, with at least three days a week in the office.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
You are an experienced exhibition and sponsorship sales professional with a proven track record of delivering sales growth. You have excellent customer relationship skills, a collaborative approach, and genuine enthusiasm for off-highway vehicle technology. You're commercially driven and keen to immerse yourself in a rapidly evolving sector. You thrive in team environments and are eager to support and guide others to success.
THE ROLE:
Join UKi Media and Events as Sales Manager for iVT Expo, the leading international exhibition for off-highway vehicle technology. You'll bring strong relationships and commercial expertise to help drive the continued growth of iVT Expo across its European and North American editions.
iVT Expo brings together companies driving innovation across the construction, agricultural, mining, industrial and specialist vehicle sectors. The exhibition showcases the latest advancements in electrification, autonomy, connectivity, powertrain, hydraulics, cab design, software and advanced engineering solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Drive exhibition stand sales and meet targets
Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and industry partners
Demonstrate consistent sales growth and pipeline management
Collaborate with the team to deliver the show strategy
Support the expansion of iVT Expo across European and North American editions
ABOUT YOU:
Experienced in exhibition and sponsorship sales
Proven track record of delivering consistent sales growth
Excellent customer relationship and negotiation skills
Collaborative team player with a commercially driven approach
Passionate about off-highway vehicle technology and innovation
Self-motivated and keen to develop industry knowledge
Comfortable working in open-plan, collaborative environments
Ready to guide and support team members
We do not usually offer sponsership for this role
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 is 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.
- Department
- Sales
- Locations
- Dorking
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Dorking
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
We are on a mission... To be the most dynamic global B2B events and communities business.
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.