Delegate Sales Executive - Reuters Events

Thomas Reuters; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in business events is seeking a Delegate Sales Executive in London. This full-time hybrid role involves engaging potential delegates and driving sales for various global conferences. Ideal for recent graduates eager to kickstart their careers in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Mental health days

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Good fit for those motivated to build a sales or conference career.
• Sales experience or understanding preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, confident with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential delegates via calls, emails, and social media.
• Exceed sales targets based on KPI standards.
• Sell delegate places and tickets for global events.

Skills

Communication

Sales Skills

Customer Service

Entrepreneurial Flair

Results-driven Attitude

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Hungry for business knowledge and fast-progression opportunities? Want to use your commercial acumen to engage decision makers at leading companies and deliver business intelligence around the globe? Then we want to talk to you.

Reuters Events delivers world-class conferences and content across the globe, working with industry leaders and visionaries to provide critical intelligence that senior executives need for strategic decisions.

We’re looking for a financially motivated and commercially-minded Delegate Sales Executive eager to impact critical industries and communities. This role is suitable for recent graduates or those starting their sales careers.

This full-time, hybrid position is based in Canary Wharf, London.

About the Role

As a Delegate Sales Executive at Reuters Events, you will:

• Reach out to potential delegates via calls, emails, and social media to inform them about upcoming events.
• Use a consultative sales approach to understand and match their needs with our events.
• Meet and exceed sales targets based on our KPI standards.
• Join a motivated sales team and learn the business from the ground up.
• Sell delegate places and tickets for our global events.
• Build relationships with leads across industries and earn commissions on every sale.
• Qualify and nurture sales leads with excellent customer service skills.
• Close delegate registrations for conferences worldwide.
• Work comfortably towards targets and communicate with decision makers.
• Receive training on effective sales techniques.
• Potential to progress into business development or conference production roles.

About You

You are a good fit if you:

• Are motivated to build a successful sales or conference career.
• Aim to progress quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Are confident speaking with senior executives.
• Possess an entrepreneurial flair and a results-driven attitude.
• Have some sales experience or understanding.

What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility with 2-3 days in the office weekly.
• Work-Life Balance: Policies supporting personal responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and growth opportunities with our Grow My Way program.
• Benefits: Flexible vacation, mental health days, wellness resources, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Culture: Inclusive, award-winning environment emphasizing values like customer obsession, quick action, and collaboration.
• Social Impact: Paid volunteer days and involvement in ESG initiatives.
• Global Impact: Contributing to justice, truth, and transparency worldwide.

About Us

Thomson Reuters provides trusted content and technology for legal, tax, compliance, government, and media professionals. With 26,000 employees across 70+ countries, we foster a culture of objectivity, fairness, and transparency. Join us to help shape industries and advance society.

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