Head of Commercial (UK)

You: You’re not just into music and live events – you live and breathe them. A rockstar at heart, minus the ego, fired up about the industry and ready to roll up your sleeves to drive continued growth and momentum in the UK market.

Us: A rapidly growing ticket marketplace that is making waves, a huge amount of positive impact and changing the game in the live entertainment space. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most trusted live event marketplace.

Still interested? Good! On we go…

Mission:

As a key member of our team in the region, you’ll take a hands-on approach to navigate the market landscape, strengthen existing relationships, and build on the foundation we’ve established. Representing Tixel, you will be our ambassador in the industry, proudly championing our brand and vision as we continue to grow.

The gig:

• Driving our market strategy and ensuring we continue to stand out in the live events space.
• Proactively engage with event organisers, including festivals, venues, artists, and promoters, to build trusted, long-term partnerships. Demonstrate the value of Tixel and deepen relationships that deliver ongoing growth.
  Actively prospect and generate a pipeline of new business opportunities, leveraging your industry network to drive growth.
• Establish and nurture strong technical and commercial relationships with primary ticketing partners, ensuring these partnerships deliver long-term value and set Tixel up for success.
• Lead negotiations and create commercial structures for deals that align with Tixel’s business goals, ensuring we continue to grow our presence and impact in the UK market.
• Actively represent Tixel at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, promoting our brand and building valuable connections.
• Work closely with the Partner Success team to ensure our partners are getting the most value out of Tixel, hitting forecasts and driving growth.
• Help shape and contribute to the commercial strategy for the UK, identifying the best opportunities for growth and aligning them with our wider business objectives.

Skills:

• Know the Events Landscape: You’re already plugged into the UK music and events scene. You can navigate conversations with key players and know how to build relationships that last. Having an existing network is a big plus.
• Resilience and Tenacity: You’re the kind of person who thrives under pressure. Challenges don’t faze you – you tackle them head-on and come out stronger. You’ve got grit, and you know how to get things done.
• Commercial Smarts: You’ve got a knack for spotting business opportunities and turning them into win-win deals. You understand the ins and outs of commercial agreements and know how to structure deals that benefit both Tixel and our partners.
• Creative and Entrepreneurial Spirit: You see Tixel as more than just a job – it’s your chance to get creative and think outside the box. You’re always looking for new ways to drive growth, whether that’s through unconventional sales channels or unique partnerships.
• Hands-On Approach: You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive into the details. Whether it’s finding leads or fostering relationships, you’re right there making it happen.
• Leadership and Management: You’ve got what it takes to lead, even if it’s a small team. You can motivate, guide, and make sure everyone’s moving in the same direction. You care about the people you work with and know how to bring out the best in them.

Why you’ll love it here…

• You’ll be a part of a fast-paced, high-energy team aligned with the love of music and live events
  We work hard, but we have fun. Otherwise, what’s the point?
• You will have true ownership over your area of responsibility, and your input will be pivotal to the company’s success. In turn, you’ll have a real impact on people and the live events industry
• We’re proud that we have a diverse team, are family-friendly, and have a flexible work environment
  You’ll get an extra personal day off every month
  We offer a monthly ticket allowance
• We will invest in your development and make it our priority to help you achieve your career objectives. You’ll have access to a ‘level-up’ allowance.

Give it a shot:

• We’re not counting the years on your resume. What gets us buzzing is talent and passion. If you’ve got the fire, we’re here to fan the flames!
• Feeling like you don’t tick every box? Stop right there! You’re probably selling yourself short. We’re on the hunt for hidden gems, so throw your hat in the ring and let’s see what you’ve got.
• Here at Tixel, we believe that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is key to achieving our mission, which means we are dedicated to making our hiring fair, unbiased and inclusive. So, if you’re from a background that’s not seen enough in our industry – whether you’re female, gender diverse, neurodiverse, a person of colour, part of the LGBTQIA+ family, or any underrepresented star – we’re especially keen to hear from you.