Do you have a passion for natural and Organic Products?
Do you have some sales experience?
Or are you a quick learning graduate who would like to work in the fast paced and exciting world of events?
Our fabulous central Brighton based and international client are currently recruiting a full time Exhibition Sales Executive to work on their leading UK B2B trade event.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, focused sales professional, looking to develop their career in sales, within a successful, growing company.
The company:
The client is a successful international exhibition and conference company with over 100 events globally. Already well-established with several successful events in the UK, the company is set to continue to expand significantly over the next few years. They pride themselves on providing a fun and inspiring workplace, combined with an entrepreneurial, 'can-do', attitude, offering a vibrant working environment with modern offices right in the heart of Brighton.
The trade show that you would be working on is Europe’s leading trade show in their sector, it has been running for over 20 years and takes place in London. The show attract UK and overseas trade buyer, distributors, wholesalers and stores looking for finished products to sell.
THE ROLE:
You will be working as part of a team and will be part of a successful, dynamic and expanding show in which they are experiencing unparalleled growth
Selling both on the telephone and face to face, with a consultative selling approach
Account management to develop and maintain strong client relationships
To identify and develop new business
To attend relevant trade shows both in the UK and Europe
To ensure that individual and team sales targets are met
To provide excellent customer relations at all times
Collaborate with other departments such as operations, marketing, and finance, to ensure delivery of client needs.
To write sales emails, reports, newsletters, copy for visitor and exhibitor campaigns.
Stay up to date on relevant industry knowledge and research market.
Interest in social media on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Updating and maintaining all systems relevant to the event, including exhibitor database, sales figures and contracts and floorplan.
Assist Group Event Director with administration work and sales contracts.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate must be confident at selling on the phone and face to face with a consultative approach, strong communication and organisation skills are a must, with excellent attention to detail, as well as superb account management skills and the ability to confidentially convert sales.
Sales experience preferred or a quick learning Graduate
Interest in the events and exhibition industry, not essential
The ability to meet and exceed sales target
Entrepreneurial in nature
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent attention to detail
Hands-on, get it done attitude as well as being a good team player
Willing to go the extra mile
Powerpoint and additionally CRM experience would be great but not essential
Additional Information:
Salary negotiable depending on experience + commission
25 days holiday entitlement per annum in additional to Bank Holidays
Up to 5% pension contributions
Health Cash Plan