Sales Manager (Maritime Technology)

TL;DR

Sales Manager (Maritime Technology): Driving exhibition stand and sponsorship sales for the Advanced Maritime Technology Expo with an accent on maritime decarbonisation and industry partnerships. Focus on growing the sales pipeline, managing key accounts, and implementing the show strategy for 2027 and beyond.

Location: Hybrid (Dorking, UK). Must be based in or able to work from the Dorking office at least three days a week.

Company

UKi Media & Events (part of hirify.global) is an international specialist event organiser and publishing company focusing on the automotive, aerospace, marine, meteorological, and logistics sectors.

What you will do

• Drive exhibition stand sales and achieve set revenue targets.
• Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and industry partners.
• Manage the sales pipeline and demonstrate consistent growth.
• Collaborate with the internal team to deliver the overall show strategy.
• Immerse yourself in the maritime decarbonisation sector to become an expert voice.

Requirements

• Proven experience in exhibition and sponsorship sales.
• Track record of delivering measurable sales growth.
• Excellent negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an open-plan, collaborative environment.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not usually offered for this role.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and engaging work environment in new central Dorking offices.
• Opportunity to work with an international leader in specialist events and publishing.
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
• Supportive team culture where members guide each other toward success.