Job Description
A well-known and respected national exhibition is seeking a Sales Executive to contribute towards the ongoing success of the business. You will develop a deep understanding of the industry trends and proactively seek out new business partnerships (space & sponsorship) through research, networking and phone sales.
Working as part of a small team you will be directly reporting the Sales Manager. Your day will vary and your responsibilities will be the following but not limited to:
- Achieve set revenue targets for space and sponsorship targets
- Generate and follow up on leads
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database
- Actively participate in sales team meetings
- Work onsite at the event and act as a first point of contact for all exhibitors and sponsors
- Ensure that any issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
- Continually developing mutually beneficial relationships with all clients
- Re-sign exhibitors for following years show
- Attend all post show reviews
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to come up with new innovative ideas
- Always be representing the company is a professional and positive way
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Proven sales experience in events, media or advertising
- Superior standards of customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated proactive individual
- Proven history of securing new business through over the phone
- Track record of achieving revenue targets
- Experience selling in a to face-to-face environment
- Ability to gain trust and build relationships
- Competitive and passionate nature
This is a great opportunity to join a high achieving, close knit team that loves to have fun while they work.
