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About the Role
A global events company is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to join the team behind a leading industry exhibition. The role focuses on identifying prospective exhibitors, building relationships and selling exhibition space and sponsorship across a wider event portfolio. This position suits someone competitive, confident speaking with people and comfortable with outbound prospecting. It offers strong training, clear progression and the opportunity to develop a successful career in sales within a fast‑paced events environment.
Responsibilities
- Proactively contact prospective customers through outbound calls.
- Sell exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities across multiple events.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential exhibitors.
- Meet individual sales targets and KPIs.
- Keep records updated and manage sales activity effectively.
- Attend industry events when required.
Requirements
- Experienced in sales, recruitment, customer-facing or business development roles (1–2+ years)
- Confident communicating and building rapport
- Motivated by targets, incentives and achieving results
- Resilient, driven and comfortable with outbound prospecting
- Positive, eager to learn and proactive
- Strong in organisation and attention to detail
Skills
- Exhibitions
- Events
- Media sales
- Salesforce
- CRM systems
- KPIs
- Target-driven environments
Location
- Twickenham TW1
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full time
Experience Level
- 1-2+ years
Education Level
- Graduate of the Event Academy
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive + uncapped commission
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced family pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Travel loans
- Online learning academy
- Coaching support
- Employee assistance programme
- Virtual GP access
- Long-service awards
- Pension
- Salary sacrifice options
- Life cover
- Income protection
- Office socials
About the Company
- A global events company
- Leading industry exhibition
- Fast-paced events environment
- Collaborative international culture
Equal Opportunity
- The company is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applicants who meet most, but not all, criteria.