Overview

Leading events business seeks ambitious, talented senior sales executive to sell exhibition and sponsorship packages across a leading food and drink exhibition portfolio.

Senior Sales Executive - Events

£35,000 - £38,000 Uncapped Commission Excellent Benefits

London • Hybrid

The successful senior sales executive will sell to a mix of existing and new clients with some travel expected. This role demands a highly articulate, sales-driven individual who enjoys building relationships and has a real hunger to close deals.

The Role

• Generating new business, increasing pipeline and bringing on new prospects
• Manage existing accounts; sell sponsorship and exhibition packages
• Pitch clients over the phone and through face-to-face meetings
• Attend competitor events
• Act as a market specialist and ensure knowledge via internal and external resources
• Consultative selling is a key part of this role; the right candidate should be able to sell creatively through solution-led selling

Profile of Candidate

• A background in B2B sales, ideally from event sales or media – around 18-24 months
• Strong drive and desire to hit targets and earn commission
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful track record achieving revenue targets
• A consultative sales approach is a necessity

Employment details

• Senior Sales Executive – Events
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Advertising Services
• Employment type: Full-time