The Sales Manager is responsible for implementing sales plans and strategies to maximize financial and non-financial objectives, staying updated on industry trends, and managing sales teams.
Requirements
- Sell new and existing exhibitions to achieve strategic and financial targets.
- Stay updated on developments in the exhibition industry, particularly sales innovations.
- Research competitive exhibitions to identify new ideas and market practices.
- Contribute to sales promotion materials and develop strategies to encourage visitor participation.
- Expand and maintain the exhibition database.
- Manage existing agents and identify new agents for assigned exhibitions.
- Engage with government trade bodies to explore new markets and secure exhibitors.
- Develop sponsorship and non-space revenue opportunities.
- Create innovative sales initiatives to maximize client acquisition and retention.
- Develop CRM programs for key target groups and manage key account strategies.
- Monitor and track daily team sales performance and progress.
- Set and manage sales targets across all bands.
- Liaise with the Marketing team to ensure timely and high-quality sales promotion support
- Manage floor plans and exhibition layout coordination.
- Monitor daily sales team performance.
- Coordinate with Operations and Marketing teams to ensure exhibitions meet the highest standards.
- Manage budgets to achieve revenue and NOP targets.
- Implement key account strategies and programs.
- Develop new sales innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
- Effectively manage sales agents and national association networks.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and training to the Sales team.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by the Sales Director.
- Handle confidential information and issues with discretion and judgment.
Benefits