Event Sales Executive

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive, confident and driven sales professional to join our growing team. As an Event Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in the success of our B2B exhibitions in the education and healthcare sectors. You’ll build relationships, grow revenue and become a champion within these impactful industries.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys selling over the phone, thrives on hitting targets and is eager to develop their career in a fun, collaborative team environment.

You'll be expected to maintain a high level of outbound client engagement (minimum 70 minutes daily), focusing strongly on new business generation.

• Sell exhibition stand space and sponsorship opportunities to new and existing clients
• Build and manage strong relationships with clients to encourage upselling and repeat business
• Source and qualify new business leads
• Attend competitor and partner events to identify new opportunities
• Be onsite at events for setup, live days, and face-to-face selling
• Use our CRM system effectively to manage your sales pipeline and activity levels
• Collaborate with the sales team to hit individual and team targets
• Provide excellent customer service, responding to exhibitor questions and feedback
• Quote prices, negotiate, and close sales confidently
• Support the wider team with ad hoc tasks as needed

• At least 1 year of experience in sales, telesales or customer service
• Comfortable making outbound calls and working in a target-driven environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and resilient – you thrive under pressure and handle rejection professionally
• Strong attention to detail and well organised
• Energetic and enthusiastic with a team-focused mindset
• Experience using CRM systems is a bonus

£25,000 Basic, £36,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission over OTE

• Sales Progression Scheme – structured path for growth and promotion
• Personalised Training & Development Plan
• Recognition Scheme – we love celebrating wins!
• Birthday Day Off
• Holiday Entitlement Increases with Service
• Onsite Parking
• Team Perks – fresh fruit, occasional lunches and regular social events
• Collaborative & Fun Work Culture

37.5 hours per week:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Ringwood, Hampshire