Head of Global Industries Portfolio

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London is looking for a DST Head of Global Industries Portfolio to drive delegate revenue on a fixed-term contract. This role involves engaging with delegates and collaborating with teams to shape the quality of events. Candidates should have a proven sales track record, strong communication skills, and experience in B2B media or events. The position offers benefits including a hybrid working model and various perks.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Subsidised gym memberships

Inclusive parental leave packages

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B media or events sales.
• Ability to conduct outreach via phone and email.
• Experience in managing relationships for retention.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed delegate revenue targets.
• Develop expertise in sector issues.
• Conduct outbound engagement with prospective delegates.
• Build lasting relationships for delegate retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Proven track record in meeting or exceeding revenue-based sales targets

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in outbound sales

Skilled in relationship management

Competency in CRM systems

High level of organisation and attention to detail

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Knowledge of the global industries sector

Experience supporting or managing contract sales teams

Familiarity with the events landscape

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

DST Head of Global Industries Portfolio, FT Live

London

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven DST Head of Global Industries Portfolio to join FT Live on a fixed-term contract. This role is instrumental in driving delegate revenue and shaping the quality of FT Live’s audiences across our Global Industries portfolio. Operating at the frontline of our delegate engagement strategy, the role offers the opportunity to influence event success through expert outreach and persuasive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed weekly, monthly and annual delegate revenue targets
• Develop expertise in your assigned sector’s issues and agendas to better convert leads
• Conduct outbound engagement with prospective and existing delegates via phone and email
• Build lasting relationships that promote delegate retention and repeat attendance
• Collaborate with research and VIP acquisition teams to align outreach strategies
• Ensure effective use of Salesforce CRM to log and manage sales activity
• Provide support and guidance to contract Telemarketers working on your events
• Attend project meetings and team updates to report on delegate progress
• Share feedback with internal stakeholders to improve targeting and delegate experiences
• Produce regular reports and forecasts for department leads

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding revenue-based sales targets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in outbound sales, ideally within events or B2B media
• Skilled in relationship management and customer engagement
• Competency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of the global industries sector and its key stakeholders
• Experience supporting or managing contract sales teams
• Familiarity with the events landscape and delegate acquisition trends

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

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