Event Sales Executive
3 days ago
City of London
Exhibition Sales Executive- B2B Events Central London Office - Hybrid working, 3 days in the office Base Salary up to £30,000+ Commission+ Benefits A well-established and rapidly growing B2B media and events company is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join its commercial Sponsorship Sales team. In this role as an Exhibition Sales Executive, youll receive full training on selling event exhibition packages to businesses, with a clear path enabling you to progress into high-value sponsorship sales targeting blue-chip clients. Working closely with the Sales Director, youll be responsible for identifying and engaging potential clients, selling tailored exhibition packages that align with their business goals. This is a opportunity for a graduate with 6-12 months of sales experience to develop their Sales career in the B2B events industry. What youll be doing as an Exhibition Sales Executive: This role is all about being proactive and confident in your communication. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the phone - leading outbound discovery calls, closing deals, and handling inbound enquiries from clients and prospects. You'll also craft and send clear, professional emails, ensuring timely and effective follow-ups and responses. Proactively identify and engage with high-potential companies that would gain value from exhibiting at your events. You'll research the industry in depth, stay on top of emerging trends, track new business launches, and understand the key challenges shaping the market - all to ensure you're targeting the right prospects with insight and impact. Build strong client relationships, close deals, drive sales and achieve your target Collaborate closely with your colleagues, sharing updates and supporting each other to maximise the success of the event. In the run-up to the event, you will be responsible for handling external exhibitor enquiries and coordinating exhibitor participation. Become involved with the event delivery and take responsibility for managing an area of the event on the day. What were looking for: Degree-level education - a Graduate with 2:1 or a 1st degree. Youll have 612 months of B2B sales experience in a consultative, solution-focused role, such as recruitment, media sales, or tech sales. Most importantly, youre serious about building a long-term career in B2B sales and are fully committed to developing and growing your skills in a high-performance environment. Excellent written and communication skills Commercial mindset with entrepreneurial energy Interest in global business and economic trends Proactive, client-focused, and results-driven A team player eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment Accountable Strive for excellence in all you do. Our client values people who take ownership, uphold high standards, and follow through on their commitments. You take pride in your work, learn from both wins and setbacks, and continually look for ways to improve. This Exhibition Sales Executive role is perfect for a graduate with around 12 months of B2B sales experience who brings ambition, curiosity, and a strong drive to make an impact within a fast-growing media and events company. To Apply: Apply via the Link or feel free to contact Helen Yarrow at Jackson Barnes Recruitment for more information on this Event Sales Executive role or similar positions. About Jackson Barnes Recruitment: We deliver international recruitment solutions within B2B events, media, and publishing , placing candidates from Graduate to MD level across Conference Production, Sales, Event Marketing, Event Management, and more, in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore, and Australia. TPBN1_UKTJ