Events Sales Executive

Salary: £32,400 – £42,000 per year

Events Sales Executive

An exciting opportunity to join a leading international exhibition organiser and make your mark on the launch of a large-scale exhibition with global potential. Reporting into the Exhibition Manager, your role will be focused on driving new business and growing the event year-on-year through the effective development and management of your own sales pipeline.

Job Description:

• Exhibition booth, sponsorship, advertising and digital sales
• Effective and timely upkeep of the Salesforce CRM systems and related internal company communication
• Market research, monitoring of competitor events, attending competitor events.
• Prospect database management and development
• Effective collaboration with key event team members including across Marketing, Operation, Conference Production, Tech and Data departments to deliver the show to its full potential

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of business to business sales is essential
• Ability to develop and grow strong relationships with a wide range of organisations at a senior level
• A target-driven approach, being highly motivated with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent questioning and closing skills
• Good commercial understanding of exhibitions, conferences, and digital opportunities
• Full IT literacy and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Good prioritization, time management and organizational skills
• A positive team-focused attitude

Additional Information:

• Central Brighton office workspace
• £27,000 – £36,000 depending on experience
• Potential £25k – £30k commission and bonus on top of salary
• Flexible working / working from home opportunity
• Summer and winter staff parties
• Dog friendly office
• A fun, dynamic and supportive team environment
• Development opportunities across a variety of established and launch products
• Attend events and third-party events overseas

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