Ready to launch your sales career in a fast-moving, global events business? As a Graduate Delegate Sales Executive, you’ll connect with senior business leaders, learn what drives their organisations and introduce them to events that deliver valuable insight, connections and commercial opportunities.
The Company
Join an international events business with offices around the world and a mission to bring business leaders together through relevant, tailored networking experiences. Its conferences help senior professionals explore industry trends, discover emerging technologies and identify investment opportunities. You’ll be part of a sociable, ambitious team that values graduate development, with structured training, opportunities to progress and the chance to experience events in London and potentially overseas.
The Role
As a Graduate Delegate Sales Executive, you’ll join a research and development-focused team delivering events across technology, artificial intelligence and gaming. You’ll learn how to understand clients’ priorities and explain how attending an event can help them address business challenges, build useful connections and keep ahead of market changes. You’ll develop consultative sales, communication and relationship-building skills with support to help you grow. The role combines conversations with senior-level executives, target-driven work and the opportunity to attend London conferences in person, with potential international travel.
- Build relationships with senior executives and prospective delegates.
- Ask thoughtful discovery questions to understand clients’ goals and challenges.
- Explain the value of attending events as a solution to business needs.
- Develop detailed knowledge of your event portfolio and relevant industry trends.
- Work towards sales targets and key performance indicators.
- Attend London conferences and manage client relationships face-to-face.
Benefits and Perks
You’ll join a graduate-focused team with a welcoming, energetic culture and plenty of opportunities to learn from colleagues. The business encourages team connection through regular social activities and recognises the importance of development and progression. As well as a starting salary of £26,000–£29,000, depending on experience, plus uncapped commission and £37,000 OTE, you will also get the following benefits:
- Structured training and opportunities for career progression.
- Weekly drinks, team meals, incentives and team activities.
- Christmas parties and other team social events.
- Hybrid working, with three days in the Victoria, London office.
- Opportunities to travel internationally for events, depending on business needs.
Requirements
Must-Have
- Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in how businesses operate.
- A problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
- Motivation to build a career in a sales environment.
Nice-to-Have
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An interest in technology, AI, gaming, business events or networking.
Apply Now
If you’re keen to build your sales skills, connect with senior business leaders and grow your career in the events industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to get started.
Contact Details:
Graduate Recruitment Bureau - GRB Recruitment Team
