Graduate Sales Executive – B2B conferences
Are you a recent graduate hungry for business knowledge and fast progression opportunities? Are you looking to take the next step up in business? Then why not join the commercial conference industry as a Sales Executive?
Our client is a fast growing, London based international media company with an excellent 25-year track record. They are looking for driven, organised, money orientated individuals with a genuine interest in all things business. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to learn as much as they can and progress into a career that reflects their strengths and interests in either sponsorship sales or conference production.
Conference Sales Executives are initially responsible for selling places to international B2B conferences which run in the UK and overseas. You will be expected to advise customers on the range and suitability of the events that the company runs, and on any additional services offered. Additional key elements of the role are to identify cross selling opportunities, understanding the client’s needs and providing them with information about live and future events in their relevant portfolio. Once you prove your sales acumen you will be offered an opportunity to participate in a development project to progress your career into Sponsorship Sales or Conference Production during your first year.
To succeed in the role, you will be resourceful and proactive and happy to approach people directly by phone, as the majority of your sales will be made in telephone calls. You will be able to demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and must be target driven and willing to work to specific KPIs.
In return, you will receive excellent training and genuine opportunities for career development and progression.