Company: EventAble – Newable Advice’s Event Management Agency
Location: London (hybrid)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Starting at £25,000 increasing to £35,000 after 3 months based on performance + commission on sales + uncapped performance-related bonus
The Opportunity
EventAble is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Event Sales Executive who thrives on building relationships, converting opportunities and driving growth.
This is about building pipelines, opening doors and converting ambition into revenue.
Working closely with our marketing team, you will focus on generating relevant leads, prospecting, managing enquiries and proposals, driving conversions and revenue generation.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional to join a dynamic and friendly team and to contribute to the success of a new, ambitious event commercial agency.
As one of the first hires in a growing agency, you’ll have a real opportunity to shape how we sell, influence how we grow and see your impact clearly reflected in results, reward and progression.
About EventAble
EventAble is the event management agency of Newable Advice, part of the Newable Group. We design and deliver events that inspire, empower, motivate and educate, creating meaningful experiences with measurable impact.
With over 2,100+ events delivered, 42,000+ attendees and 50+ public and private sector accounts supported, we are trusted by corporates, public bodies and trade organisations alike in the UK and internationally.
Our full turnkey offering includes concept development, end-to-end event production, supplier sourcing, content planning alongside additional offerings such as events marketing and lead generation.
EventAble represents the next chapter in this journey, transforming this wealth of expertise into a bold, commercially driven agency with ambition, creativity and purpose. This role is critical to realising its potential as it will be responsible for building and exploiting an effective commercial pipeline, selling our products and generating revenue.
Your Role
Pipeline Management
* Design and implement a structured, scalable sales approach for EventAble
* Build, manage and maintain a robust commercial pipeline
* Consistently and proactively identify, manage and convert high‑quality opportunities aligned with revenue targets
New Business & Revenue Generation
* Generate quality leads through proactive outreach, cold calling, networking, digital channels and referrals
* Own enquiries end to end: discovery, proposal development, follow up and close
* Deliver confident, compelling sales conversations and pitches
* Maintain accurate CRM records and reports to ensure full visibility of pipeline and sales performance
Client & Partner Relationships
* Build trusted, long term client relationships that drive repeat business
* Identify upsell and cross sell opportunities across the wider Newable ecosystem
* Develop supplier partnerships (such as, but not limited to, venues, AV, production, caterers) to unlock commercial and commission value
* Build effective partnerships with stakeholders to support Joint Ventures and collaborative bids
Internal Collaboration
* Work closely with the event production team to ensure seamless handover, excellent delivery and strong post event conversion opportunities
* Partner with marketing to share market intelligence, design campaigns and promotional assets that effectively support lead generation and sales
* Recommend improvements to sales processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
* Effectively contribute to public sector tenders, sponsorship acquisition and sales as required
* Play an active role within the team and Newable Advice business to facilitate a positive, commercially focused single team culture
* As part of a larger group, flexibility is required to support other sales and business development activities across the business when necessary
What You Bring
Experience & Skills
Essential
2+ years’ experience in event, marketing or agency sales
Proven track record delivering £300k+ annual revenue
Strong commercial instincts and confident negotiation skills
Demonstrable experience prospecting, managing pipelines and CRM systems
Demonstrable ability to create persuasive proposals, deliver compelling sales pitches and close deals
Established network in the events, venues and event suppliers’ industry
Excellent organisation, time management and administrative skills
Desirable
Knowledge of public sector procurement and tenders
Sponsorship acquisition and sales experience
Salesforce experience
Background in a growing or start up agency environment
Personal Attributes We Value
This role is as much about how you work as what you achieve. You must be:
Commercially driven, resilient and target focused
Confident, personable and credible in front of senior stakeholders
Naturally collaborative and comfortable in fast moving environments
Organised, detail driven and able to juggle multiple priorities and to report accurately
Curious, adaptable and motivated to learn and grow with the business
Personable, approachable and a natural team player
What We Offer
* Salary rising from £25k to £35k within 3 months (performance based)
* Sales commission and uncapped performance-related bonus
* Hybrid working model
* Generous benefits package above industry average
* Access to training, networking and professional development opportunities
* The chance to help shape the future of an ambitious new agency
But, above all…
* A friendly, supportive team culture where ideas are valued and individuals are empowered
* A diverse, inclusive and sustainability-minded environment
* A value driven organisation that focuses on wellbeing and people development
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and grow with us as we shape together our path to commercial success
Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year