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Permanent Central London £50000 - 60000 per annum 29th September 2025 Reference: 03164
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Head of Sales - Media, Sponsorship & Events
Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Salary: £50k-60k
Excellent commission package

We’re looking for a commercially minded, results-driven Head of Sales to lead all sales activity across a growing portfolio of media products and high-profile B2B events. This is a senior role within a well-established media organisation with a strong presence in the UK and Internationally, and a reputation for delivering award-winning events and editorial across business, lifestyle, and community sectors.

You’ll be managing a large, cross-border sales team while also taking a hands-on role in closing key sponsorship, media, and digital deals. If you’re a natural leader, confident dealmaker, and skilled in building lasting client relationships — we want to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities
  • Sales Strategy & Leadership:
  • Develop and lead a results-driven commercial strategy, set stretch targets, and support team development across the UK and globally.
  • Recruit, coach, and motivate high-performing sales talent.
  • Business Development & Sales:
  • Own and close major media and sponsorship deals, pitch to senior decision-makers, and build strong agency relationships.
  • Drive both cold outreach and warm lead conversion.
  • Client & Team Management:
  • Oversee sales performance across markets, collaborate with marketing and social teams, attend industry events, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.

What We’re Looking For
  • Proven sales leadership experience — media/events background preferred
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to close senior-level deals
  • Hands-on, lead-by-example approach with strong team leadership skills
  • Confident communicator, comfortable with client entertainment and networking
  • Experience managing international teams and working across time zones


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Head of Sales - Media, Sponsorship & Events
Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Salary: £50k-60k
Excellent commission package

We’re looking for a commercially minded, results-driven Head of Sales to lead all sales activity across a growing portfolio of media products and high-profile B2B events. This is a senior role within a well-established media organisation with a strong presence in the UK and Internationally, and a reputation for delivering award-winning events and editorial across business, lifestyle, and community sectors.

You’ll be managing a large, cross-border sales team while also taking a hands-on role in closing key sponsorship, media, and digital deals. If you’re a natural leader, confident dealmaker, and skilled in building lasting client relationships — we want to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities
  • Sales Strategy & Leadership:
  • Develop and lead a results-driven commercial strategy, set stretch targets, and support team development across the UK and globally.
  • Recruit, coach, and motivate high-performing sales talent.
  • Business Development & Sales:
  • Own and close major media and sponsorship deals, pitch to senior decision-makers, and build strong agency relationships.
  • Drive both cold outreach and warm lead conversion.
  • Client & Team Management:
  • Oversee sales performance across markets, collaborate with marketing and social teams, attend industry events, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.

What We’re Looking For
  • Proven sales leadership experience — media/events background preferred
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to close senior-level deals
  • Hands-on, lead-by-example approach with strong team leadership skills
  • Confident communicator, comfortable with client entertainment and networking
  • Experience managing international teams and working across time zones