Graduate Event Sales Associate

Are you looking for your first post-graduate job?

Are you confident, with great communication skills?

Would you be interested in working for a local business who work with blue-chip brands all over the world, in a progressive sales role?

Our client is a successful B2B events business who run corporate events and conferences across the globe. They are now looking to expand their sales team by recruiting a Graduate Event Sales Associate to join on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidates will ideally have some customer-facing experience and be able to converse confidently over the phone and by email. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business within a fast-paced and exciting industry sector.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AS FULL TRAINING PROVIDED!
 
Key Responsibilities:

Reaching out to senior decision makers by email, Linkedin and telephone to commence conversations about forthcoming global events.
Build relationships with potential representatives to grow own portfolio of clients, with the aim of booking delegates onto events.
Take ownership of the sales process, including building and overseeing pipelines on the CRM.
Take control of Pre-Event Questionnaires. Key Skills & Experience:

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Educated to bachelor's degree level.
Previous customer-facing experience in an office-based role is essential.
Strong problem-solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Must have own transport and driving license.
UK Passport holder and able to travel internationally several times per year. This is an excellent opportunity to join an international business and would suit someone who enjoys meeting new people. You will be paid a competitive basic salary but also enjoy an un-capped bonus structure with the opportunity to add between £3-5,000 per annum (approx) in bonus.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

If you feel that you have what our client is looking for, please apply today for a fast response.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Zoe Edwards at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)