Head of Recruitment @ Worldwide Business Research (WBR) | Passionate about Building High-Performing Teams

WBR is a mid-sized international company and a leader in the corporate events industry. WBR London has a team of over 100 employees and annual revenues in excess of £20m, with offices in London, New York, Toronto and Singapore. We create, sell, market and run events in the Retail, Defense, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, Procurement and Finance sectors, and offer content marketing services and intimate networking events to educate, support and connect leadership across core industries.

You will join a diverse and ambitious team and be responsible for selling attendance packages for our world-renowned conferences to Senior Executives from the world’s largest companies.

Growth through continuous improvement is a core value. We support career goals and development, promote from within, and provide comprehensive training and coaching to help you achieve targets and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Managing the entire sales process from lead generation to prospecting/pitching potential buyers to closing deals
• Cold calling, email campaigning and exclusive invitations via social media
• Developing a network of past and prospective clients across industries
• Building connections and expanding knowledge of industries such as Financial Services, Procurement, Logistics, E-commerce, Pharmaceuticals
• Working towards monthly sales targets to contribute to event success
• Engaging with customers on-site at destinations such as Barcelona, Amsterdam, Nashville, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin

Desired Attributes

• High achievers with a drive to succeed
• Passionate about building a career in sales
• Positive, curious mindset
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Desire for learning and self-development
• Confident written and verbal communicator
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Enjoy a high-energy, driven, team-oriented culture

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 23 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days per annum
• Hybrid working – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in London Victoria office
• Summer & Winter remote working – home-based in August and part of December
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Health Cash Plan with mental-health support options
• Discounts on gym memberships and access to counselling sessions
• Tax-free life assurance
• Employee discounts and assistance programs
• Management development programs and individual career development plans
• Company celebrations and awards

We are committed to maintaining and growing a diverse culture. Our business is successful due to our people. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and celebrate inclusion and diversity. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.