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Senior Sales Executive - Events, LIPTON MEDIA

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GBP 30,000 - 37,000

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An established industry player is seeking a driven Senior Commercial Sales Executive to join their dynamic events sales team. This exciting role involves selling exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at a flagship hospitality event, engaging with clients both over the phone and in person. You'll be immersed in the market, attending networking events to identify trends and commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background, preferably in events or hospitality, and possess excellent communication skills. If you're ambitious and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

1+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in event sales or media.
Excellent communication skills and experience in client meetings.

Sell exhibition and sponsorship opportunities to new and existing clients.
Manage CRM and prospect database, ensuring accuracy and updates.

B2B Sales

Communication Skills

Client Meeting Experience

Sales Target Achievement

Interest in Aesthetics/Design

Second Language

CRM Software

Senior Commercial Sales Executive

£30,000 - £37,000 + Commission + Benefits

Hybrid

C London

Leading events business seeks a highly ambitious Commercial Sales Executive to join their events sales team selling exhibition and sponsorship opportunities across a flagship hospitality event. These events sit within the food, drink and hotel space.

You will be fully integrated into the close-knit team delivering on personal sales targets for exhibition space and sponsorship to both previous and new customers/partners over the telephone and face to face and via social media.

Supporting the Event Manager with accurate floorplan management and ensuring that the CRM is always up to date and prospect database is constantly updated and fit for purpose. Your close relationship with the show team: Operations, Marketing and project co-ordinators will develop the event for the industry.

By attending industry networking events and competitor events you will immerse yourself in your market to understand the trends and be able to identify commercial opportunities, gain industry feedback as well as increasing your sector knowledge.

Profile Required:

B2B sales experience circa 1 year +, ideally from an event sales background or related to media.
Hospitality sales experience is highly relevant for this role.
Any second language a major plus.
Interest in aesthetics/design a plus.
Experience closing deals and working to targets.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience of face to face client meetings highly desirable.

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Senior Sales Executive - Events, LIPTON MEDIA

Guardian Jobs

London

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 37,000

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