Senior Commercial Sales Executive

Commercial Sales ExecutiveLeading events business seeks a highly ambitious Commercial Sales Executive to join their events sales team selling exhibition and sponsorship opportunities across a flagship hospitality event. These events sit within the food, drink and hotel space.
Location: Hybrid, Central London
You will be fully integrated into the close-knit team delivering on personal sales targets for exhibition space and sponsorship to both previous and new customers/partners over the telephone, face to face, and via social media.
Supporting the Event Manager with accurate floorplan management and ensuring that the CRM is always up to date and the prospect database is constantly updated and fit for purpose. Your close relationship with the show team: Operations, Marketing, and project coordinators will develop the event for the industry.
By attending industry networking events and competitor events, you will immerse yourself in your market to understand the trends and be able to identify commercial opportunities, gain industry feedback, as well as increasing your sector knowledge.
Profile Required:B2B sales experience circa 2 years+, ideally from an event sales background or related to media.Hospitality sales experience is highly relevant for this role.Any second language is a major plus.Interest in aesthetics/design is a plus.Experience closing deals and working to targets.Excellent communication skills.Experience of face-to-face client meetings is highly desirable.Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

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