SALES EXECUTIVE - EVENTS AGENCY

Posted 22 June 2021
Salary£25000 - £26000 per annum + + Bonus
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Reference17854/001_1624345203
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

THE COMPANY
This agency partner with an array of award ceremonies on a global scale and have an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative and creative event projects. Based in the North West they offer fully integrated services for a range of clients across the finance, technical, healthcare and insurance sectors to name a few. Offering full event management services they deliver a diverse range of events including large-scale conferences, creative award shows, meetings, exhibitions and dinners.

With an ambitious and committed team there has never been a better time to join this agency at a pivotal time in their development and a chance to add value to the team.

THE ROLE
This agency are now looking for a Sales Executive to join their sales team, focusing on increasing awards entries, selling event tickets and driving sponsorship. Duties for this role include;

  • Responsible for driving sales growth across the events programme

  • Focusing on inbound and outbound B2B telephone calls

  • Increasing awards entries

  • Selling event tickets

  • Driving sponsorship

  • Ability to work on several projects at any one time

  • Building effective relationships with clients

  • Generating and contacting new business

  • Managing key accounts

  • Working to set targets


THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years sales experience and have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will also have good time management skills and strong attention to detail. In return they offer a generous base salary + benefits, but above all the opportunity to join a collaborative team where you will be empowered to use your experience and make a big difference in a premium agency.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) within the events & experiential and exhibitions industry. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.