Business Development Executive/Manager - Portuguese Speaker, Events Sales - Brighton: £30-40K + Uncapped Commission

The Company

Well-established international events business (part of a large media/events company) operating in an exciting and dynamic marketplace. They run a global portfolio of high growth events attended by leading brands, investors and innovative start-ups. They have an excellent reputation and are widely-regarded as market leaders. The events provide essential business information for senior level executives so provide excellent opportunties for high value partnerships and sponsorships. Friendly and collaborative environment working with bright. ambitious people!

The Role of Business Development Executive/Manager

  • To generate sponsorship/partnership revenues from key clients

  • Work closely with the research and marketing teams to understand the target audience/sponsor prospects

  • To secure new business and develop these accounts

  • To sell sponsorship opportunities via telephone, online meerings and face to face meetings

  • Attend company and competotor events - international travel

  • Close sales, hit targets and lead from the front

  • Help develop new events and sponsor opportunities

  • Report key performance figures

  • Manage sponsorship deliverables ensuring that clients are happy

The Ideal Candidate for the Business Development Executive/Manager Role

  • Portuguese speaker

  • Proven consultative sales skills and excellent sales figures

  • Ambitious and target/financially driven

  • Hard working and used to working in a fast-paced environment

  • Articulate, intelligent and well-presented

  • Able to build a sales pipeline

  • CRM experience

  • Experience of international sales

  • Self starter/self reliant

  • Good sense of humour!

Excellent opportunit to join an ambitious, successful events business and help shape the future while maximising your earnings!

For more information contact derek@escapehatchmedia.co.uk