The First Ever Sales Conference in Hull!
This event is designed specifically to share valuable insights that can make a difference in sales performance during that crucial period.
About this event
This event is designed for anyone involved in growing a business, building relationships or driving new opportunities, focusing on how to gear up for a strong fourth quarter.
Important to note that preparation for this crucial period begins now, not in the fourth quarter itself.
Whether you're a seasoned Sales Director or someone who’s found yourself pitching, prospecting, or closing deals for the first time - this is for you.
Bob Spence is your host for the event.
Bob is the ex-sales director of Coutts Bank and is now training sales teams in negotiation and networking. He also has a company called Prospector Pro AI which is an AI powered CRM software.
Panelists include:
- Tina Swann: C4DI Community Lead: ‘How to engage with your existing customers’.
Tina is the powerhouse behind the scenes at C4DI. As Event Coordinator, she’s not just the glue holding the calendar together but a connector, a culture-builder, and a sharp observer of what makes the local business ecosystem tick.
With a front-row seat to how startups, scaleups, and corporates move, Tina brings a fresh, grounded perspective on what’s driving economic momentum in Hull. Her role gives her a unique lens on what’s working - and what’s just noise - when it comes to building meaningful business relationships.
At this Sales Conference, Tina will share 5 practical moves she believes every business development lead should be making right now to crush Q4 2025. Expect insights that are real, relevant, and rooted in what she sees daily from Hull’s most dynamic business community.
- Owen Clater: Shortlisted for young entrepreneur of the year by the great british entrepreneur awards. ‘How to automate your sales processes’.
Owen is the founder and CEO of Becks and Clates marketing agency based in Hull. He has recently featured in Startupz magazine and many media outlets due to being shortlisted for the young entrepreneur of the year award by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in London. He has also been recognised as the UK's youingest employer.
- Lawrence Laidlow:
Is a sales expert and is still actively selling in today's economic climate. Selling is not about stack 'em high - sell 'em cheap, drop closes or high pressure. His style is about influencing and questioning skills. From prospecting, objection handling, price conditioning through to presenting and closing. Lawrence will develop your sales closures with staggering results
- Paige McGowan: Marketing Manager at Future Humber. ‘What are the sweet spots in our regional economy’.
- Paul Foh: Sales Factory Africa. ‘How to become an influencer in turbulent times’.
Paul is an international sales coach and real estate investor who has featured on forbes. Paul will be speaking about buyer behaviour, sales techniques, sales tools and personal branding.
- Eva Babitzova: A renowned communication and business development expert calling in on Zoom from Bratislava! ‘How to communicate with limited budget or Idea costs nothing’.
Eva Babitzova is a seasoned media and communications expert, an experienced presenter, and a sales professional with a long-standing background in the field.
She owns the agency Promo Punkers, which develops communication strategies and solutions. She began her career as a journalist and radio host, later held top management roles in leading Slovak media, led Rádio Expres, and managed agencies such as Mark BBDO and Media Central. She also chaired the Slovak Association of Radio and Television Stations and the Advertising Standards Council.
Who Should Attend:
This event is not soley for salespeople; rather, it targets individuals involved in business development, particularly those who may feel hesitant in this role.
We want to support those who are navigating business development during challenging times.
This might just be Hull’s first-ever dedicated sales conference - so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
Let’s regroup, recharge, and get ready to finish 2025 on a high.