Head of Sales - Raise Summit

Head of Sales - RAISE Summit

We are looking for an experienced and driven Head of Sales to lead the commercial development of RAISE Summit – Europe's fastest growing AI enterprise event. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing and entrepreneurial team, playing a key role in defining and executing the event's revenue strategy and expanding its global footprint.

As Head of Sales, you will manage and grow the sales team, build long-term relationships with sponsors and partners, and work closely with leadership to identify new market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities: Sales Leadership & Strategy

• Define and implement the global sales strategy for RAISE across sponsorships, exhibitions, and media partnerships
• Identify and prioritize new business opportunities in line with RAISE's growth objectives
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing high-value deals

Key Responsibilities: Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow the international sales team
• Set performance targets and monitor KPIs to drive team success
• Provide coaching and development to junior and mid-level sales reps

Key Responsibilities: Partnership Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, industry leaders, and decision-makers
• Represent RAISE at global events and conferences to strengthen industry presence
• Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to design sales-enablement campaigns and materials

Key Responsibilities: Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, content, and customer success teams to ensure flawless sponsor execution
• Contribute to shaping the overall commercial roadmap of RAISE and other Chain of Events initiatives

Who You Are

• 7+ years of experience in B2B sales, ideally within the events or tech space
• Proven track record of achieving €1M+ annual revenue targets
• Experience managing and scaling a high-performing sales team
• Strong negotiator with a consultative sales approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, international, and entrepreneurial environment
• Full professional fluency in English (French is a plus)
• Strong interest in AI, enterprise technology, or digital transformation

About Us

Chain of Events is the Paris-based company behind RAISE Summit — Europe's most innovative AI enterprise event, bringing together enterprise leaders, investors, and technology providers. Following the successful launch in 2024, RAISE is scaling rapidly to a 2-day format in 2025.

We are also the creators of Paris Blockchain Week, Europe's leading blockchain conference with 10,000+ attendees. Website: www.raisesummit.com

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Send your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]