Event Director - UKi Media and Events
Event Director - UKi Media and Events
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
At CloserStill we strive to deliver the best. Were on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve bringing people together to learn connect and grow.
Operating across five regions we power over 200 market-leading events publications and brands across Business Technologies Healthcare Learning HR & Education and Future Transport & Infrastructure.
But what truly sets us apart is our people.
Our teams are diverse driven and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership empathy teamwork integrity and determination we empower every employee to grow shape their own path and make a meaningful impact.
Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events but creating opportunities connections and lasting value for the communities we serve.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a commercially driven results-oriented leader with strong experience in sales event management and team leadership. This role requires someone who can deliver exceptional show performance inspire and manage a sales team and work collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure smooth and profitable events.
THE ROLE:
Sales Leadership: Lead and manage the sales team exceed team and personal sales targets develop campaign strategies manage databases and oversee the rebook process.
Relationships: Build and maintain positive professional relationships with key stakeholders associations and partners.
Brand Management: Develop strategies to grow and sustain events ensure alignment with wider company objectives and monitor competitor activityFinancial Management: Meet and exceed profit targets oversee credit control provide monthly reports and produce annual business plans.
General Management: Set clear goals manage performance recruit and develop staff motivate and coach the team and manage interdepartmental relationships.
Operations: Work with operations to deliver efficient and cost-effective event plans.
Marketing: Collaborate with marketing to develop exhibitor and visitor campaigns manage industry partnerships and engage in press/media activity.
ABOUT YOU:
You will be an experienced event leader with a proven track record in sales commercial growth and brand management. Youll thrive in a fast-paced environment balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Key Skills and Attributes:
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams
Proven success in hitting and exceeding sales targets
Commercially focused with the ability to identify and develop new revenue streams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to produce and deliver business and brand strategies
Financially literate with experience managing budgets and reporting on performance
Collaborative approach able to work effectively across marketing operations and production teams
Comfortable with public speaking media engagement and representing the brand at industry events
We do not offer sonsership 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 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 dont hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at .
Employment Type
Full Time
