Handle Recruitment is seeking a candidate with an active interest in the events industry and excellent relationship building skills to join a portfolio of B2B travel conferences.
Your responsibilities will include:
Calling data provided to build travel buyer audiences for trade shows and one day events Attending industry events to build a travel buyer network Some account management responsibilities to take ownership of a travel buyer network of contacts Working to achieve personal KPI's and targets Updating and maintaining current database by sourcing new leads, feeding back lead information changes and building data where needed Building an online community via social media, sourcing relevant contacts to add to the database Calling data for table sales and award entries Liaising with sales and marketing departments to feedback industry news Creating a clear understanding of travel buyers' needs and requirements as well as the wider business travel industry To be successful in this role you will have:
Aptitude and interest in delegate sales, prior experience with delegate sales and administrative functions is ideal Exceptional telephone skills and strong communication skills Ability to quickly grasp the workings of CRM, accounting, and business delivery software applications Understanding of USP's and competitor events, market trends and developments Ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously - strong organisational, coordination, and time management skills Computer experience with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Please apply now for a further conversation!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.