Sales Executive at Manta Media Capital
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- £25k + Commission
Join Manta Media Capital as a Sales Executive and play a founding role in a fast-growing startup revolutionizing the experience economy. You will drive revenue for On Sale Live, the UK's dedicated expo for ticketing and marketing professionals, while selling CPD-accredited training through The GIEM.
This is a unique opportunity to build a commercial function from the ground up, working directly with the founder and gaining unprecedented access to the live events industry. With a £25,000 base and uncapped 5% commission, you'll be at the heart of an ecosystem that connects the technology and talent powering global entertainment.
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Role overview
At Manta Media Capital, you will drive growth by filling the sales funnel for a thriving ecosystem of events and education. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will qualify leads and close deals across exhibition stands, sponsorships, and masterclasses. This is a founding-level opportunity to build a commercial function within the rapidly expanding experience economy.
About Manta Media Capital
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
- Generate and qualify high-quality leads across ticketing technology, marketing platforms, and industry service providers.
- Manage the full sales cycle for exhibition stands, sponsorships, and training places from initial outreach to signed contract.
- Partner with the Sales Director to develop tailored outreach strategies for diverse verticals and close large-scale commercial opportunities.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience in a sales or business development role, preferably within the events, media, or technology sectors.
- Highly motivated by targets and comfortable managing a structured pipeline within a CRM environment.
- Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to engage senior decision-makers and a genuine passion for live experiences.
Why this role is remarkable
- Founding role in a fast-growing startup with a clear eighteen-month growth plan and a high-impact commercial mandate.
- Direct access to the founder and an extensive network of leaders across the theatre, festival, and live entertainment sectors.
- Professional development via free access to the GIEM masterclass programme and the annual Experience Economy Expo.
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