Job Description
The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive, confident and driven sales professional to join our growing team. As an Event Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in the success of our B2B exhibitions in the education and healthcare sectors. You’ll build relationships, grow revenue and become a champion within these impactful industries.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys selling over the phone, thrives on hitting targets and is eager to develop their career in a fun, collaborative team environment.
You'll be expected to maintain a high level of outbound client engagement (minimum 70 minutes daily), focusing strongly on new business generation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sell exhibition stand space and sponsorship opportunities to new and existing clients
* Build and manage strong relationships with clients to encourage upselling and repeat business
* Source and qualify new business leads
* Attend competitor and partner events to identify new opportunities
* Be onsite at events for setup, live days, and face-to-face selling
* Use our CRM system effectively to manage your sales pipeline and activity levels
* Collaborate with the sales team to hit individual and team targets
* Provide excellent customer service, responding to exhibitor questions and feedback
* Quote prices, negotiate, and close sales confidently
* Support the wider team with ad hoc tasks as needed
Essential Skills & Experience:
* At least 1 year of experience in sales, telesales or customer service
* Comfortable making outbound calls and working in a target-driven environment
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Proactive, adaptable, and resilient – you thrive under pressure and handle rejection professionally
* Strong attention to detail and well-organised
* Energetic and enthusiastic with a team-focused mindset
* Experience using CRM systems is a bonus
What’s in it for you?
* Sales Progression Scheme – structured path for growth and promotion
* Personalised Training & Development Plan
* Recognition Scheme – we love celebrating wins!
* Birthday Day Off
* Holiday Entitlement Increases with Service
* Onsite Parking
* Team Perks – fresh fruit, occasional lunches, and regular social events
* Collaborative & Fun Work Culture
Salary: £24,000 Basic, £36,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission over OTE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire
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