Director of Event Growth

Location: Remote, United Kingdom

Company

Global business travel and events organization delivering technology-enabled travel management, events, and experiences for businesses and organizations.

What you will do

• Define and deliver the commercial growth strategy, identifying new markets, sectors, and strategic opportunities.
• Lead acquisition of high-value customers and strategic partnerships across corporate events, meetings, incentives, and experiences.
• Build, manage, and convert a strong commercial pipeline, including complex tenders, proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
• Develop senior-level relationships with customers, decision-makers, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Drive growth across existing accounts and expand relationships across the wider portfolio through strategic planning, consultancy, and value creation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the commercial team while setting targets, forecasts, and growth plans and collaborating with operational and marketing teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience driving commercial growth within events, travel, hospitality, professional services, or a related sector.
• Strong track record of winning, growing, and retaining high-value customer relationships.
• Experience developing and delivering commercial growth strategies in complex, customer-focused environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confidence building credibility and relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote working from the United Kingdom, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
• Generous holiday entitlement and a day off for your birthday.
• Unlimited £1,000 employee referral bonus.
• Staff awards, hotel and airline discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Inclusive, equal-opportunity environment with a bright, energetic, fast-paced, and rewarding culture.