At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales in a fast-paced environment and manage client relationships.
- Company: Dynamic events company with a focus on innovation and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make an impact in the events industry.
- Qualifications: Fluent in French and English with B2B sales experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a French Sales Executive in London. Are you fluent in French and English? Do you have previous B2B sales experience? Are you interested in working in the events & exhibition industry? If yes, read on!
Our client runs many market-leading business exhibitions in the learning, healthcare, technology, and veterinary sectors, with events in the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia. They are looking for an experienced Sales Executive with a positive and confident attitude. They are based in West London and offer a hybrid model of work.
You might already be working in sales, whether in the events industry or other sectors, and have learnt the basics and want to put them into practice and make a difference. You will need to be the type of person who likes working in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to grow. The salary is £30,000‑£32,000 plus bonus (£7,000‑£10,000).
Responsibilities:- Generate sales from new and lapsed businesses and account manage your clients.
- Manage your daily sales performance and ensure you remain motivated.
- Assist the senior event team (e.g. Event Director and/or Show Manager) in ensuring sales strategies are created and followed.
- Work with the senior event team to ensure the financial success of the event by following best practices and introducing sales activities to hit and exceed show targets.
- Work in partnership with the senior event team, including Marketing and Operations, to ensure the smooth running of the event.
- Fluency in French and English.
- Experience in outbound sales (e.g. telesales, media sales or exhibitions background).
- History of achieving sales targets.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of prospecting and developing relationships with customers.
- Motivated and ambitious attitude.
- Organised individual.
- Enjoys working within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
Our client embraces diversity in all its forms and is committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. They are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status. They offer excellent opportunities for career progression.
Annual Salary: £30,000 – £32,000
