Sales Executive- Premium Events & Hospitality
West London - Hybrid
Are you an ambitious B2B salesperson with a passion for hospitality, premium experiences and live events?
Ark Recruitment are partnering with a global events business that's looking to hire a Sales Executive to join its growing hospitality sales team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least 2 years' B2B sales experience, ideally from a corporate hospitality, hotels, luxury travel, sporting venue or premium events background, who enjoys winning new business and building long-term client relationships.
You'll be joining a market-leading business with an impressive portfolio of premium live experiences, excellent career progression and the opportunity to work with some of the UK's most sought-after hospitality products.
The Role
You'll be responsible for selling premium hospitality experiences to corporate clients, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals and managing accounts.
This is a true new business role where outbound activity is at the heart of your success. You'll build your own pipeline through calls, emails and LinkedIn, before developing long-term client relationships that generate repeat business and cross-selling opportunities.
Alongside the commercial side of the role, you'll also attend live events throughout the year, ensuring clients receive an outstanding experience from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Winning new business through outbound calls, email and LinkedIn outreach
- Building and managing your own pipeline of prospective clients
- Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing deals
- Growing existing accounts through repeat business and upselling opportunities
- Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers
- Working closely with marketing and operations teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience
- Maintaining accurate CRM records and revenue forecasts
- Attending live events and supporting on-site delivery during key event periods
About You
We're looking for someone who's commercially driven, proactive and genuinely enjoys winning new business.
You'll ideally have:
- Minimum 2 years' B2B sales experience
- Experience within corporate hospitality, hotels, luxury travel, sporting venues, premium events or a similar industry
- Available to work full-time on-site during peak event periods in June/July and November/December, with flexibility for longer hours and weekend working.
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Strong business development and account management skills
- Confidence speaking with senior decision-makers
- Experience using CRM systems
- A proactive, resilient and relationship-led approach to sales
- Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak live event periods
What's On Offer
- Uncapped commission (minimum expected earnings of £12,500, paid quarterly)
- Pension contribution
- Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible paid time off
- Excellent career progression within a growing global events business
Sales Executive employer: Ark Recruitment EST
Ark Recruitment EST is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of Greater London. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to international travel opportunities and the chance to lead impactful B2B conferences across diverse sectors, ensuring your career flourishes in a global events organization. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and success while providing a supportive hybrid working environment.
