Posted:
3/12/2026, 10:07:15 PM
Location(s):
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
About the Team
Part of RELX, RX is a global events organizer, creating market-leading events that bring together industry professionals from around the world, operating in dynamic industry segments, delivering innovative and impactful events that connect businesses and drive growth.
About The Role
As Sales Team Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of ambitious sales professionals, driving commercial growth across the World Future Energy Summit portfolio. You will shape strategy, unlock new revenue streams, build powerful client partnerships, and deliver measurable results in a dynamic, fast-paced international marketplace. You will have real influence—over performance, people, and process—within a global organisation that invests in talent, innovation and long-term career development.
Responsibilities
Commercial Growth
Develop and execute strategic sales plans in partnership with the Portfolio Head of Sales to exceed revenue targets across all product lines
Identify and unlock new revenue opportunities using data-led insights and pipeline analysis
Drive customer optimisation strategies to maximise lifetime value and retention
Manage a complex sales pipeline with accuracy in forecasting, risk assessment and market evaluation
Build multi-threaded relationships with key clients and stakeholders, delivering outcome-focused solutions
Foster an entrepreneurial team culture—encouraging ambition, intelligent risk-taking and breakthrough thinking
Inspirational Leadership:
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales team to achieve exceptional commercial outcomes
Promote a culture of sales excellence through structured coaching, feedback and capability building
Inspire engagement and collaboration across the wider RX UK sales community
Lead beyond authority—positively influencing cross-functional teams to enhance process, delivery and performance
Champion inclusion, growth and continuous improvement
Performance & Development:
Instil a growth mindset across your team—encouraging experimentation, innovation and learning
Identify capability gaps and proactively implement training and development solutions
Model curiosity and resilience, continuously seeking new approaches to drive results
Actively seek and apply feedback to enhance your own leadership impact
Industry Expertise & Brand Representation:
Build and nurture a strong network across key clients, associations and strategic partners
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer insight to inform sales strategy
Represent RX Global and WFES confidently at industry events and client engagements
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends within exhibitions and sustainable energy
Collaboration & Governance:
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, pricing and brand teams to ensure seamless event delivery
Engage effectively with international teams
Uphold ethical sales practices and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
Requirements
Proven exhibition sales experience (essential) with a strong track record of delivering results
Demonstrated success leading sales performance in competitive, fast-paced environments
Experience in people management and team development
Background in energy, sustainability, or related industries (preferred)
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to manage complex sales cycles
Collaborative, team-first leadership style with high emotional intelligence
Entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined organisation and prioritisation
Clear, influential communicator and respected role model within sales leadership
Working for you
RX promote a healthy work life balance, with flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals to meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.
These are some of the benefits on offer:
Medical and Air ticket
Competitive bonus
25 days paid annual leave
About the Company
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, RX Middle East | RX
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Website: https://elsevier.com/
Headquarter Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1880
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Content ⋅ Content Discovery ⋅ Delivery ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Publishing