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Hyve connects global industry communities through unmissable events, online networking platforms, and hyper-productive meeting programs. Our market-leading portfolio of global brands includes Fintech Meetup, HLTH, Manifest, Possible, and Shoptalk.

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About Fintech Meetup Europe

Fintech Meetup Europe is the most efficient way for the region’s fintech ecosystem to connect, learn, and do business. Built by the team behind Fintech Meetup USA, this new launch brings our industry-defining meetings model to Europe. We’re facilitating 25,000+ double opt-in connections through our Meetup platform, and replacing traditional exhibition booths with curated, ROI-driven connections across fintech, paytech, banking, and financial services. At the heart of this is Europe’s largest hosted meetings programme for fintech.

About this role

The Sales Director is a senior individual contributor responsible for securing high-value partnerships and driving commercial success for Fintech Meetup Europe. Reporting to the Event Director, you’ll focus on closing complex sponsorship deals across key verticals including fintech, paytech, banking, financial services, and investors. You’ll work with high-profile accounts and go-to-market partners to build long-term commercial value, guiding them from early conversations through to deal close and successful delivery. You’ll help define value for our biggest clients as the event launches and grows.

This is a high-impact, externally facing role, ideal for someone with a hunter mindset, senior stakeholder experience, and a passion for closing six-figure partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes for clients. Fintech Meetup Europe will be the most connections-driven fintech event in the region.

What you’ll do

• Develop and grow a portfolio of major partners across fintech, banking, payments, and investments
• Develop strategic account plans and close complex, multi-product deals
• Lead commercial conversations from prospecting through pitch, proposal, negotiation, and close
• Convert launch partners into long-term clients by building trust and delivering value
• Act as the senior point of contact for assigned accounts, internally and externally
• Collaborate with the Event Director on sales strategy, pipeline planning, and commercial delivery
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Content, Community) to ensure an excellent partner experience
• Track performance, manage pipeline health, and provide accurate revenue forecasts
• Attendance at Fintech Meetup Europe, Fintech Meetup US, and select industry events across Europe is required. Candidates must hold valid travel documentation, including an up-to-date passport and eligibility for European and US visas

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years in senior B2B sales, strategic partnerships, or event sponsorship
• Proven ability to land and grow six-figure commercial deals
• Strong understanding of the fintech and financial services ecosystem
• Gravitas and credibility in high-stakes client conversations with C-level stakeholders
• Commercial instinct and comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Highly client-focused, with strong listening, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Skilled in CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) and disciplined in pipeline hygiene
• Collaborative mindset and experience working across cross-functional delivery teams

Compensation & benefits

• The salary band for this position ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 based on experience
• This position will be eligible for a competitive commission structure
• Competitive vacation policy
• Hybrid work

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales

Industries

• Events Services and Financial Services

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