Graduate Events Sales Executive
2018-01-10 16:07:05
2018-03-18 23:59:59
- London, London Central
- £23,000 YEAR
- 18th Mar ’18
- Closed
A multi-award-winning business intelligence platform and network organisation specialising in procurement, sourcing and supply chain management. They have three core pillars: Research & Insights, Tools & Advisory and their Expert Network to help provide a niche intelligence platform. Founded in 2004, they now work with 700 companies and over 27000 members from leading brands including Coca-Cola, Mercedes, MasterCard, L?Oréal, IBM and Sony.
They are currently looking for driven graduates to join the Delegate Sales Team, securing delegate places at events, from both new and existing clients.
To fuel growth, there are at least two vacancies on offer to start as soon as possible, within the delegate sales team. Working across a portfolio of events, you will be responsible for securing delegate places from new and existing clients. Their events are held in key locations worldwide, so you will be selling across international markets.
Tasks include:
- Making outbound calls to senior procurement executives
- Pitching by telephone and occasional email to gain commitment to attend events
- Researching background information on target companies
- Updating the CRM database with all relevant information
- Actively source additional leads
- Gaining other sales from referrals
- Prioritising, managing and reporting opportunities and sales
- Providing any other assistance necessary in support of the sales and operation strategies
- Occasional international travel may be required
On offer:
- Uncapped commission - Recent delegates have added £15K on top of their base in year 1
- Initial two week structured training with further on the job training and support from the Sales Director
- Fantastic culture - collaborative, ambitious and fun
- Monthly team nights out
- Social events throughout the year including wine tasting, sports teams, charity events and an annual summer retreat
- Opportunity for progression to build your career in delegate sales or other routes
- A busy and buzzing open plan office, with fresh fruit delivered constantly and an office pool table
What are they looking for?
- Confident and charismatic individuals
- Excellent communication skills both in person and over the phone
- Able to show ambition and drive
- Self-motivated and target driven