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Senior Event Sales & Client Manager (UK - Independent Contractor)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in event sales, client account management, and end-to-end event execution
  • Professional fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)
  • Completed degree or formal training in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main senior contact for key clients, building long-term relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction
  • Lead the development of event proposals, pitches, and costings; negotiate contracts; and drive commercial growth
  • Oversee operational execution, logistics, vendor management, and run-of-show for high-profile events
  • Manage event project budgets, monitor profitability, and ensure all contract deliverables are met

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Job description

Why us?

  • Flexible B2B Collaboration: Partner with an agile, forward-thinking team on a flexible project/contract basis.

  • Modern Tech & AI Stack: Work in an environment that actively encourages the use of cutting-edge event software and AI-driven productivity tools.

  • International Scope: Lead and shape projects across both UK and DACH markets.


Your role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Event Sales & Client Manager to partner with us as an Independent Contractor (Freelancer).

In this role, you will take ownership of senior client relationships, drive commercial event proposals, and oversee high-impact event execution. We are looking for a commercially minded event professional who thrives on building client trust, refining operational processes, and leveraging technology/AI to deliver outstanding event experiences across the UK and DACH regions.


Your mission

  • Client & Account Management: Serve as the main senior contact for key clients, building long-term relationships, understanding project objectives, and ensuring high client satisfaction.

  • Event Sales & Pitching: Lead the development of event proposals, pitches, and costings; negotiate contracts; and drive commercial growth across new and existing accounts.

  • End-to-End Event Delivery: Oversee operational execution, logistics, vendor management, and run-of-show for high-profile virtual, hybrid, or on-site events.

  • Bilingual Execution: Manage high-level communications, client presentations, and negotiations

  • Process & AI Optimization: Continuously improve operational workflows by introducing modern event technologies and AI-based tools to increase efficiency.

  • Budgeting: Manage event project budgets, monitor profitability, and ensure all contract deliverables are met within agreed timelines.


Your profile

  • 5+ years of experience in event sales, client account management, and end-to-end event execution (agency or corporate context preferred).

  • Professional fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is essential.

  • Completed degree or formal training in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical senior experience).

  • Proven track record in pitching, negotiating, and managing high-value client accounts and complex event projects.

  • High affinity for event technology combined with strong curiosity and practical interest in AI-based tools.

  • Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for shaping and optimizing processes.

  • Based in the UK and set up to work as an Independent Contractor / Freelancer (B2B basis).

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