Event Sales Executive
Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in office, Surrey
£30,000 per annum + excellent, uncapped commission
Commission paid monthly, a portfolio spanning four continents, and a business that has grown rapidly in under a decade. For an Event Sales Executive, this is a rare combination of real earning upside and genuine career momentum!
- Uncapped monthly commission, plus on-site rebooking commission
- Fast-track progression in a business that has grown rapidly and shows no sign of slowing
- AEO mentoring, structured training budget and a personalised development plan
- International event travel across the UK, Europe, US and Middle East
- Lieu days, 20 days holiday, office closed Christmas to New Year
- A growth-share scheme so you benefit directly when the business succeeds
The Company
This is a thriving B2B and B2C events organiser built around health, wellness, outdoor and animal sports, running large-scale expos across the UK and internationally! Every show includes a jam-packed content programme, hundreds of exhibitors and attendees run into the tens of thousands. All commercial, creative, marketing and operational functions sit in-house. People tend to stay once they join, due to a bulging benefits package and a fantastic company culture which champions flexibility, support and empowering employees to achieve!
The Role
As Event Sales Executive, you will drive exhibition and sponsorship revenue across a specialist show portfolio, working the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close.
- -sell and prospect new exhibitors and sponsors to hit revenue targets
- Manage your pipeline accurately through the CRM system
- Attend competitor exhibitions to generate leads and gather market intelligence
- Collaborate with other sales teams to share leads across the portfolio
- Ensure contracts, paperwork and payment compliance are accurate and on time
The Candidate
The Event Sales Executive we are looking for is a confident, process-driven sales professional who thrives on the . You will bring solid CRM discipline and a track record that proves it.
- Proven -selling and prospecting ability in a B2B environment
- Proficient CRM user with strong pipeline management habits
- Demonstrable track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets
- High attention to detail on process, contracts and compliance
Experience in exhibitions or event sales is beneficial but not essential, as is a background in lead generation or niche B2B sectors. If you come from a closely related sales discipline and can show the right fundamentals, we want to hear from you as an Event Sales Executive candidate. Ambition and drive matter here.
In return, you get a competitive base, uncapped monthly commission from day one, real progression, and an international portfolio that keeps the work varied.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy Ref: MM18411
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Event Sales Executive in Guildford employer: Live Recruitment
Join a dynamic Technical Production Agency in Hertfordshire, where your role as a Lighting Repair Technician will be pivotal in delivering exceptional events. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a supportive work culture, a company pension scheme, and the opportunity to progress your career while working alongside a fantastic events team on exciting projects across the UK and USA.
