Exhibition Sales Manager

— Fast growing digital tech conference

Description

• Up to 30k basic + commission structure
• Work on the fastest growing marketing and tech innovation conference in Europe. 
• Unrivalled name within the tech and digital marketing industry already working with the likes of Google, Facebook, Samsung and Dreamworks. 

Do you have a strong background in exhibition/event sales? Do you have an interest in digital transformation? Looking for a fast-paced, challenging sales role that will take you to new heights in your career? If this sounds like you - then this role is a perfect option. An established publishing company are looking for an exhibition sales manager, to sell exhibition space and their leading tech and digital marketing event. You'll be working on a deadline to secure exhibition space for the event that takes place in March. This is an excellent role for someone looking to grow and thrive in a small team and really help grow the event to new levels. 

What you'll be doing:

• Pitching to organisations and selling exhibition space and sponsorships for the marketing exhibitions both face to face and over the phone by cold-calling. 
• Work to KPIs and targets, ensuring the conference is full and successful. 
• Using a CRM system to accurately record information, keep track of leads and build your own pipeline. 
• Relationship building with existing and lapsed clients that have attended before, to ensure they re-attend. 
• Developing strategies  to ensure agreed sales revenue targets are hit and exceeded. 
• Get fully engaged within the digital and tech industry, learning each day and become an industry expert.
• Attending industry events throughout the year, networking and increasing visibility of the company. 
• Going above and beyond to increase new business and grow the event year on year. 

What you'll need:

• Solid B2B sales experience with a demonstrable success record and strong negotiation skills. 
• Sponsorship and exhibition sales experience is also desired, with the ability to sell at top level organisations. 
• Pick up industry knowledge quickly, to be able to confidently talk about the benefits of being at the exhibition.
• Experience in a conference, exhibitions or media industry is preferred. 
• Able to use own initiative and take a dynamic approach to new business. 
• Ability to exceed targets and motivate self to achieve goals. 
• Impeccable organisation and time keeping skills. 
• Knowledge of technology and digital marketing is preferred, but the ability to grasp information quickly is also accepted. 
• Be hardworking and resilient. 

What you'll get in return for your talents:

• Up to 30k basic with commission structure to be discussed. 
• Work with an innovative company that is already established and working with the likes of Google, Facebook, Samsung and Dreamworks.
• Excellent career development - an amazing, supportive team that will help you grow. 
• The chance to join a small team and therefore really make the role your own.

What next? 
Apply online or call Amber at enable for more information!