Audience Business Development Exec - Conferences + Awards

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative conference organizing company in London seeks a motivated Audience Business Development Exec to sell delegate places and sponsorship opportunities at international events. Candidates should have at least 12 months of media or event sales experience. This role offers a clear growth path into management and a competitive salary with uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• 12 months media or event sales experience required.
• Experience with delegate sales and award entries is advantageous.
• Eager to learn and develop within a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Sell delegate places to C suite professionals.
• Promote award entries and hospitality tables at events.
• Develop into a Sponsorship Sales Manager or Delegate Sales Manager.

Skills

Media sales experience

Consultative approach

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Confidence in communication

Job description

Audience Business Development Exec - Conferences + Awards

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London (3 days) / Home working (2 days)

Up to £35k basic plus uncapped commission (£50k+ OTE)

Job Reference

Media IQ-DelAw103

Do you have 12 months media or event sales experience?

Do you want to join a mid‑sized fast‑growing conference organiser?

Excited at the prospect of working for a company which will provide a path into sponsorship or delegate sales management?

If yes, please read on.....

The Company

15 year old fast‑growing conference business with senior level content‑led events spanning media, tech and telecoms sectors. They have a supportive and collaborative sales culture with a very clear vision and investment for rapid growth.

The Role of Audience Business Development Exec

As Audience Business Development Exec you will be selling:

• Delegate places to C suite professionals across the finance, advisory and telecoms industries (globally). You will work on 3 large international events (which is growing each year).
• Award entries and hospitality tables at 2 annual awards events (which are co‑located at 2 of the conferences).
• Sponsorship opportunities when relevant to a client you are engaging with.

As they continue to grow quickly, the company sees this person developing either into a Sponsorship Sales Manager role or a Delegate Sales Manager position (running a small team).

Requirements for this Audience Business Development Exec position

• 12 months media or event sales experience (must have)
• Delegate sales and award entries/table sales would be attractive
• Highly articulate, confident and consultative in approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Eager to learn and develop
• Stable career history
• Able to commute to Central London 3 days a week

If you think that you could be the Audience Business Development Exec that we are looking for, please apply.