Sales Executive Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Sales

Cape Town & Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About us

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business.

dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news, and entertainment.

Job Responsibilities:

Actively promote and sell exhibition space and sponsorship
To conduct a telephone sales campaign to lapsed exhibitors and new prospects
To conduct face-to-face sales to current exhibitors, lapsed exhibitors and new prospects
To source new companies in these marketplaces from the trade press and competitive events
To actively seek out and follow through effectively on new prospects
Liaise with Associations and Trade Bodies.
Develop and maintain long term relationships with current customers and prospects, understanding their business and marketing needs
To develop and manage the prospect database
To maintain contact with exhibitors and deliver a high standard of customer service
To work with the Sales Manager and head of sales in identifying new opportunities for the event.
To achieve individual and event revenue targets.

Reporting and administration:

Update all activities and contacts on Sales Force (CRM System)
Submit a weekly pipeline report ahead of the pipeline meeting
Report back weekly in a pipeline meeting.

Minimum Qualifications and

Experience:

Fluent in English written and verbal, other languages an advantage.
2-3 years B2B sales experience.
Tele-Sales in any environment is an advantage
Adaptable
Flexible