Commercial Event Sales Manager

Role Overview

This role will help to maintain and grow our existing portfolio, while working directly with clients to shape their requirements and ensure their objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with key direct clients to promote Times Events and related commercial opportunities.
• Work with media agency partners to deliver creative, compelling proposals that meet their needs and commercial objectives.
• Deliver excellent client service through effective sales proposals, presentations, negotiations and feedback on campaign performance.
• Proactively pursue and secure advertising business from new clients, including upselling across other media channels.
• Project‑manage clients throughout the events process, liaising with internal departments such as News Live and Marketing.

Qualifications

• Commercially driven with a growth‑oriented mindset and an interest in researching and learning about new sectors to identify untapped commercial leads.
• Strong organisational capabilities, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong networking, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player able to work effectively across different departments.
• Experience in events is an advantage, but not essential.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home and weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks at full basic salary and paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK and The Times.
• Well‑being benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training, including full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

Application

Please apply by 30th June with your CV and a covering letter.

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