Head of Sales For US Conference

Location: Onsite
Reports to: CEO / Summit Director
Department: Sales & Partnerships

About URS Pak / U.S.–PAK Rise Summit 2026

The U.S.–PAK Rise Summit 2026 is a premier four-day global business, trade, and innovation platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, startups, women leaders, and diaspora professionals from the United States and Pakistan. Hosted in Peoria, Illinois, USA, this summit aims to unlock cross-border opportunities, accelerate exports, support technology partnerships, and foster long-term economic collaboration between the two countries.

Key summit features include:

• Pakistan Build Products Expo
• Women Entrepreneurship & Empowerment Chapter
• Startup Pitch & Marifah Accelerator Program
• Tech & Innovation Corridor
• Investor & B2B roundtables
• Global networking sessions

Role Overview

As Head of Sales, you will own and drive all revenue-generating sales activities related to the U.S.–PAK Rise Summit 2026. You will lead strategic outreach to sponsors, exhibitors, partners, and delegates, build a high-performance sales team, and partner with marketing to convert opportunities into confirmed registrations, sponsorships, and global partnerships. Success in this role means building a robust revenue pipeline that ensures the summit’s growth, visibility, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute the global sales strategy for delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, and strategic partners.
• Set and track quarterly and annual sales targets tied to summit goals.
• Identify new market segments and revenue streams (corporate, institutional, diaspora networks, chambers of commerce, trade bodies).

Revenue Growth & Conversion

• Lead the end-to-end sales process: prospecting, pitching, negotiation, contracting, and closing.
• Convert leads into high-value bookings — delegates, exhibitors, startup pitches, and sponsorship packages.
• Work closely with marketing to maximize conversion rates and refine messaging.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and mentor a results-driven sales team.
• Set clear performance KPIs, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration between sales, marketing, and summit operations teams.

Global Outreach & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with international and local sponsors, chambers of commerce, institutional partners, and strategic allies.
• Represent the summit in key markets, industry events, and business communities.
• Guide personalized outreach and engagement for high-level stakeholders.

Data & Reporting

• Analyze sales performance, pipeline metrics, and revenue forecasts.
• Deliver regular reports to executive leadership with actionable insights.
• Use CRM systems to manage leads, track engagement, and optimize follow-up.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential

• 6+ years of sales leadership experience in events, B2B partnerships, global summits, trade shows, or international business development.
• Demonstrated track record of exceeding revenue targets and scaling sales operations.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, and relationship builder across industries and cultures.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven sales decision making.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

Preferred

• Experience with international trade events, export-oriented platforms, or global networking summits.
• Familiarity with U.S. and Pakistan business ecosystems and cross-border collaboration.
• Experience managing remote or hybrid sales teams.
• Multilingual or international market experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission/bonuses
• Leadership role with real global impact
• Growth opportunities within summit and affiliated programs
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture
• Engagement with high-level business leaders, investors, and founders

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs130,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per month