Events Sales Executive

Wise May are looking for an Events Sales Executive to join a leading event venue provider based in the City. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly team, who bring high profile events and conferences to life.

This is a full time, office based role, the standard hours are 9am-5.30pm.

Events Sales Executive duties and responsibilities:

• Actively follow up on leads, enquiries and bookings to ensure the highest level of conversion.
• Manage a portfolio of existing clients to drive repeat business and maximise up-selling opportunities to increase sales revenue.
• To sell events to achieve and exceed individual and team targets.
• Conduct regular client site visits and planning meetings.
• Prepare and collate final event details to hand over to the operational team.
• Attend and support trade fairs / exhibitions.

• Use the Venue Management System to accurately record client data and requirements for events and contacts met at Tradeshows.

Events Sales Executive key skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a sales oriented role, in a target driven environment.
• Proven track record in planning large corporate events.
• Professional and friendly demeanour, with the ability to deliver an exceptional service to your clients.
• Proactive sales mindset, with proven success in achieving personal sales targets.
• Great attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• 2 wellbeing days off and a day off for your birthday(after 1 year of service)
• Bonus scheme - earn up to 15% of your salary
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical cover
• Monthly subsidised lunch
• Company pension scheme