International Sales Executive (Events, Sponsorships & Advertising)

PN Miller; Paris; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global company specializing in events and advertising is seeking an International Sales Executive. This role involves managing client relationships and identifying new sales opportunities in a dynamic sales environment. Candidates must be proficient in English and ideally possess experience in sales, especially within the events sector. Relocation to project locations in Africa is required, offering a full-time contract alongside a competitive salary and commission.

Qualifications

• Ambitious in sales with a proven track record.
• Experience in sales, event sales, and production preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in English; additional language is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage existing clients to guarantee repeat business.
• Identify new sales inquiries and convert leads to sales.
• Report to the Business Development Director and coordinate event execution.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Communication skills

B2B enterprise solutions

Multilingual (English + one other)

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Description du poste

INTERNATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE - (EVENTS, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING SALES)

Location: CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO PROJECT LOCATIONS IN AFRICA (Angola, Senegal/MSGBC Region, Equatorial Guinea, North Africa, East Africa,...) for 6-12 month projects with breaks in between.

We are looking for International Sales Executives - responsible for sponsorship and/or advertising sales - for our clients in the events sector operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This position requires a candidate ambitious in sales, preferably with a proven sales track record, especially in events and media. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, goal-oriented and committed to our clients. Experience in events, marketing/communications or the oil and gas/energy industry is a plus. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be effective in handling multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage existing clients to guarantee repeat business and cultivate new relationships
• Identify new sales inquiries, present our portfolio of services and convert leads to sales
• Research, update and manage internal contact databases
• Ensure payments are made, recorded and pursued
• Report to the Business Development Director and coordinate with operations staff to plan and execute events that exceed expectations and deliver ROI
• Track efficacy and make quantified measurements of daily activities using internal reporting tools and third party platforms

Requirements

• Prior relevant work experience in sales, event sales and production, preferably with a focus on B2B enterprise solutions, preferred but not required
• Full professional proficiency in English; plus preferably an additional language (French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Past experience with key vertical industries, including construction and extractive industries such as mining, energy and electricity and oil and gas preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization; social media savvy

Employment Type

Contract – full-time / permanent

Salary plus commission

• Events
• Media publishing
• Publications
• Oil & Energy

Fonction

RESPONSABLE OPERATIONNEL GRANDS COMPTES NATIONAUX H/F

Head of Sales France (Directeur Commercial France)

RESPONSABLE GRANDS COMPTES CONSULTING (H/F)