At a Glance
- Tasks: Sell exhibition stands for the European Pizza Show and grow the UK exhibitor base.
- Company: Join a dynamic events business in Shoreditch, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-growing sector and make impactful connections.
- Qualifications: Experience in exhibition sales and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Business Development Executive / Shoreditch London (Hybrid) / Full Time / £35,000 to £45,000 P. A.
Are you an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executive looking to further your career?
Our client is now looking for a hard working individual to join their London-based sales team.
This role will focus on selling exhibition stands for the European Pizza Show, with a specific remit to grow and develop the UK exhibitor base.
The European Pizza Show sits at the heart of a fast-growing and dynamic UK pizza industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced exhibition sales professional to play a key role in expanding our footprint in this thriving sector and to build long term relationships with leading and emerging brands.
- Key Responsibilities of the Exhibition Sales Business Development Executive:
- Proactively sell exhibition stand space for the European Pizza Show, with a primary focus on UK-based exhibitors
- Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities in the UK pizza and wider foodservice sector
- Grow and manage a strong pipeline of prospective exhibitors through outbound sales activity (calls, emails, meetings)
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing and returning exhibitors
- Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets and KPIs
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity using the company CRM system
- Work with the Sales Director and wider team to develop sales strategies and market positioning
- Represent our client and the European Pizza Show professionally at industry events as required
- Stay informed on trends, key players, and developments within the UK pizza and foodservice market
Required Experience and Skills
- Proven experience selling exhibition stand space
- Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Confident, persuasive telephone manner and strong closing ability
- Highly organised with strong time management and pipeline management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- English as a first language (essential)
- Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and results-focused
- Commercially minded with a consultative sales approach
- Resilient and tenacious, with a positive attitude
- Strong relationship builder who enjoys networking and industry engagement
- Team player with the confidence to work independently
What We Offer?
- Competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission
- Opportunity to work on a leading international exhibition brand
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing events business
- Supportive, entrepreneurial team environment
- Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK food industry
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