Informa

Sales Director, Events & Media

Informa$90K — $100K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of sales experience, ideally in B2B media, events, or similar industries.
  • Established record of meeting or surpassing sales targets.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strategic mindset with proficiency in data analysis and trend identification.
  • Experience with CRM tools and sales analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a sales strategy to hit revenue targets in the territory.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting.
  • Collaborate with marketing and event teams to align sales with business goals.
  • Monitor market trends and customer needs to adapt strategies accordingly.
  • Work with event production teams to synchronize sales efforts with deliverables.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and B2B best practices.
  • Build and maintain robust relationships with key clients.

Benefits

  • Welcoming work culture with in-person and online social events.
  • Four annual volunteer days with matching charity funding.
  • Career development through tailored training and access to LinkedIn Learning.
  • Generous PTO starting at 15 days, increasing with tenure, plus flexible working.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including 401k match, health insurance, and parental leave.
  • Strong mental health support and wellness resources.
  • Recognition programs for outstanding performance.
  • Opportunities for international collaboration within a global team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role is based in our Chicago or New York offices.

The Sales Territory Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing client relationships, within a defined territory focusing on the retail grocery market. This role focuses on B2B media and events, including conferences, trade shows, digital platforms, and other industry-specific solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development with a focus on grocery market, a deep understanding of the B2B media and events landscape, and the ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve ambitious targets.

The Retail Vertical encompasses two prominent brands in the Convenience Store and Grocery sectors: CSP and Supermarket News (SN). This dynamic and integrated portfolio combines events and media to serve the evolving needs of the retail foodservice industry. We are seeking an innovative and strategic Territory Manager to maximize our opportunity and grow our retail portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy and Execution:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve revenue targets across the assigned territory.
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base through proactive prospecting and relationship building.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and event teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customers need to adapt strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Collaborate with event production and content teams to ensure alignment between sales efforts and event deliverables.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in B2B media and events

Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business needs and providing tailored solutions through media and event offerings.
  • Negotiate contracts and close deals with a focus on long-term partnerships and relationships

Revenue and Performance Management:
  • Track and analyze sales performance metrics, providing regular reports to senior leadership.
  • Manage the sales pipeline effectively, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely deal closures.
  • Optimize pricing strategies and identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.


Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in sales, preferably in B2B media, events, or related industries.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics platforms.


Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:
  • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
  • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
  • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
  • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world


The salary range for this role is $90,000- $100,000 + commission, based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on July 25, 2026.

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

About Informa

Informa is a publishing and events company that provides information and services to businesses and professionals. The company's products include books, journals, and online databases. Informa also organizes conferences and exhibitions in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and technology. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, England. Informa has offices in more than 30 countries.
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