Event Sales Executive

Job Description

Our client are global market leaders in delivering Events and Conferences to the Life Sciences industry. Due to continued success and investment, they are growing their team with the addition of an Event Sales Executive to sit within their thriving Delegate Sales team. This is an entry level position and would be perfect for someone looking to launch their career within a successful and established Events business. In return for your hard work, you will be offered the opportunity to significantly advance your career within a team that value an excellent company culture, as well as a fantastic benefits package.

Event Sales Executive key responsibilities

• Researching potential event attendees (online and in-person events) as well as identifying prospects for the business’s membership offering.
• Pre-qualifying leads using the company database.
• Contacting existing clients to gather feedback and to develop new business opportunities.
• Working with marketing to follow up on outside enquiries via email, phone and video meetings
• Building network using social media and forming templates for email campaigns.
• Regular strategy meetings to discuss campaign progress, using attendee feedback.
• Attending events to meet with attendees and provide a quality service.
• Working with the CRM system to update records.

Key skills & experience

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Confidence and autonomous approach to work.
• A willingness to learn and contribute to the success of a team.
• Ambition and drive, and a desire to learn fast and hit challenges head on.

Additional information

• Hybrid working offered, with the expectation is to attend the office twice per week.
• Some international travel is required.

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability / notice period. You can also contact Sarah Cleaver on 01926 699276/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-cleaver-certrp-489635158/ for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.