As Sales Director for Manta Media Capital portfolio company Party Action People, you will spearhead commercial growth for an international B2B event series. You will own the revenue strategy across the US, UK, and Asia, closing high-value sponsorship deals and building a world-class sales function in a fast-paced, investor-backed environment.
Sales Director at Manta Media Capital
Manta Media Capital is seeking a high-impact Sales Director to lead commercial growth for their fast-scaling portfolio company, Party Action People. You will own the global revenue strategy for an international B2B fintech event series, closing seven-figure deals across the US, UK, and Asia. This is a builder role offering full autonomy, the backing of veteran event entrepreneurs, and the chance to shape a world-class sales function at the intersection of finance and technology.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Manta Media Capital
Role overview
Manta Media Capital is an event-focused accelerator and investment firm built by experienced event entrepreneurs and operators. The firm provides early-stage capital and strategic support to founders of B2B media and live event businesses, partnering with them to launch, grow, and scale industry-leading events and media brands. Beyond funding, Manta Media Capital acts as an extension of its portfolio companies’ teams, offering operational, strategic, and growth expertise to accelerate development and help build great event businesses for a highly acquisitive market.
What you will do
- Lead and close strategic six and seven-figure sponsorship and exhibition deals with senior C-suite decision-makers across the global financial services and technology sectors.
- Define and execute the end-to-end commercial strategy for the event series, establishing robust pipeline discipline and multi-year revenue forecasting using HubSpot.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing international sales team, managing both in-house and outsourced talent to deliver exceptional attendance and revenue growth.
Who this is a fit for
- Minimum of 7 years in B2B event sales with a proven track record of personally closing large-scale, high-value sponsorship and exhibition deals across international markets.
- Existing network of commercial buyers within financial services, payments, or banking infrastructure, with the ability to navigate complex, consultative sales cycles.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in founder-led or investor-backed businesses, comfortable with the autonomy and pace required to scale a global events brand.
Why this role is remarkable
- Take full commercial ownership of a high-growth international event series sitting at the high-stakes intersection of global finance, technology, and digital assets.
- Join a portfolio backed by Manta Media Capital’s deep operational expertise and global network of industry leaders, offering significant resources to scale businesses rapidly.
- Opportunity for significant international travel across three continents while building a global revenue engine from the ground up for a founder-led business.
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