Exhibition Sales Executive

Our client is looking for a creative, passionate, and driven person to join their sales team and help expand a growing portfolio of international business events. They require a candidate who thrives on developing new business opportunities across multiple different sectors and is comfortable speaking with senior decision-makers from the largest technology, chemicals, materials and energy suppliers and manufacturers worldwide supporting sustainability, climate and an eco-friendly future. * Basic salary, ideally £28-35,000 negotiable depending on experience * OTE £60,000 YEAR 1 – future earnings likely be in the region of £(phone number removed)+ and beyond; uncapped competitive commission package paid monthly + bonuses. * Based in Guildford Job Description: * Working on a number of international B2B exhibitions in new emerging sustainability, next generation technology, smart materials & green recovery after emerging from the pandemic * Building and managing a constantly developing list of relevant leads of potential exhibiting companies increasing revenue through selling exhibition space and sponsorship * Driving a consistent weekly sales campaign, working toward the annual event sales target. * Managing and updating company CRM system * Introducing and pitching the exhibition to senior decision-makers from SMEs to global corporations through cold calling, as well as to warm existing clients * Managing new and existing exhibitors to help them achieve maximum ROI from events. * Working with internal teams including marketing and operations for the collective delivery of a successful event Person Specification: * Experience in a telephone-based or face-to-face commercial sales role, along with an excellent telephone manner; experience in exhibition or event sponsorship sales is ideal * Candidates should have B2B sales experience, ideal industry sectors are: - hydrogen, renewable energy, chemicals or similar – although professional, motivated and driven candidates from a telemarketing background will be considered * Entrepreneurial, driven, extremely persuasive, and a people person who is sensitive to cultural differences, having strong communication (written, verbal, email) and team-working skills. * Self-motivated and incredibly well organized, having both the initiative and the ability to work independently and manage their own workload. * Resilient and comfortable talking with senior decision-makers, company CEOs and Presidents, being adaptable and flexible enough to utilize multiple sales approaches to close business. * Strong MS-based IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, and adept in using social media (such as LinkedIn and Xing) to connect with relevant prospects. Additional Information: * Basic salary, ideally £28-35,000 negotiable depending on experience * OTE £60,000 YEAR 1 – future earnings likely be in the region of £(phone number removed)+ and beyond; uncapped competitive commission package paid monthly + bonuses. * 25 days annual holiday plus an extra 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year * Opportunity for international travel * Casual office attire * Company events