At a Glance
- Tasks: Sell delegate places for global Defence conferences and manage high-level stakeholder relationships.
- Company: Internationally recognised events business with a dynamic Defence team.
- Benefits: Clear salary progression, uncapped commission, hybrid working, and exciting rewards.
- Other info: Enjoy incredible company socials and industry-leading training for genuine career growth.
- Why this job: Kick-start your sales career with international travel and work alongside senior military leaders.
- Qualifications: Ambitious, confident communicators with a drive for sales and resilience.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 35000 £ per year.
Looking to kick-start your sales career in a role that offers rapid progression, uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to work alongside senior military leaders from around the world? An internationally recognised events business is looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join its Defence team, selling delegate places to high-profile conferences attended by senior military personnel, government officials, and defence industry leaders.
You'll be responsible for building relationships with high-level stakeholders, driving delegate attendance, and travelling internationally to manage the delegate experience onsite at world-class events.
What you'll be doing:
- Selling delegate places across a portfolio of global Defence conferences
- Speaking with senior military officers, government representatives, and defence organisations worldwide
- Managing the full sales cycle from outreach through to close
- Travelling internationally to attend events and oversee the delegate experience onsite
- Consistently hitting and exceeding sales targets
What we're looking for:
- Ambitious, target-driven individuals who want to build a career in sales
- Confident communicators who enjoy speaking to senior stakeholders
- Resilient, competitive, and motivated by earning potential
What's in it for you?
- Clear salary progression: £26k → £29k (after 3 months) → £32k → £35k
- Uncapped commission with £50k+ OTE in your first year
- International travel to attend and manage delegates at global Defence events
- Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
- Industry-leading training and development with genuine career progression
- Monthly top performer rewards including games consoles, Selfridges vouchers, Centre Parcs breaks, and more
- Annual Summer Sports Day in Hyde Park
- Incredible company socials, including a black-tie Christmas party with an open bar at iconic London venues such as Sky Garden
If you're looking for a role that combines sales, international travel, career progression, and the chance to work with some of the most influential figures in global defence, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or send me a message for a confidential chat.
Defence Sales Executive in City of London employer: Mara Talent
Join an internationally recognised events business that offers a dynamic work culture and exceptional growth opportunities for ambitious sales professionals. With a clear salary progression, uncapped commission potential, and the chance to engage with senior military leaders globally, this role not only promises financial rewards but also a vibrant team environment filled with exciting company socials and industry-leading training. Experience the perfect blend of hybrid working and international travel while building a meaningful career in defence sales.
