Event Sales Executive

Mark Allen Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Allen Group is hiring an Event Sales Executive to enhance their events sales team. This entry-level position offers a starting salary of £25,000 plus OTE of £10,000, with ample growth opportunities. The ideal candidate should possess a proactive attitude and strong sales and customer interaction skills, contributing to events in HR, Technology, and Healthcare sectors.

Benefits

Professional growth and career development

Mentorship programme

Creative and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong interest in starting a career in sales.
• Ability to engage with customers via phone and in person.
• Driven to convert opportunities into partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales success across multiple events.
• Develop skills through mentorship and connect with clients.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging customer strategies.

Skills

Proactive

Customer interaction

Sales skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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EVENT SALES EXECUTIVE

Events Team

Be part of something iconic. Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen fosters a culture of passion, creativity, fairness, and talent development.

We’re expanding our events sales team and looking for an enthusiastic Event Sales Executive to help drive the success of multiple events across the HR, Technology, and Healthcare sectors. Whether you have experience in event sales or are keen to break into the industry, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills, connect with clients, and make an impact

This is a hybrid role with three in-office days at our Herne Hill office. The starting salary is £25,000 (DOE) plus c. £10,000 OTE and company benefits.

What We Offer

• Professional growth, career development, training, and mentorship through our MAG Mentorship programme.
• A creative, collaborative space to share ideas. Partner with our director/manager and editorial/sales/marketing team to craft strategies that engage new and existing customers.
• Supportive community. Connect with peers across our networking groups and cross-team projects.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who shares our values. If you care about doing things with integrity, creativity, and kindness, you'll feel right at home here.
• A genuine interest in starting a successful career in sales. You enjoy talking to people on the phone, and in person, spotting opportunities, and finding the right fit for each customer.
• An appetite in finding and closing new business. Proactive, confident starting conversations, and motivated by turning opportunities into successful partnerships.
• Determination and drive. You’re someone who keeps going when things get tough, who likes working to targets and takes pride in hitting them.
• A practical problem-solver. You like figuring things out and coming up with solutions that work for everyone.
• A great team player. You enjoy working with others, sharing ideas, and celebrating the wins, big and small – together.
  
  

Stand Out in Your Application

We want to see your personality, values, and transferable skills shine. To help you stand out, you can:

• Upload a video introduction about yourself.
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your enthusiasm and fit for this role.
• Request a recommendation from someone who can vouch for your potential.
  
  

Show us why you’re excited to join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!

Key Details

• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you’re excited about this role but don’t match every requirement, apply but share how your transferable skills will allow you to thrive.
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
• Our Communities: We’re home to specialist communities, including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare, and MA Travel Retail
  
  

Our Focus: Content is at the heart of everything we do, across print, digital, and events.

We use technology to identify applications generated by AI, ensuring a fair and human-led recruitment process. We encourage all candidates to apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.

Whether you’re just starting or looking for the next step in your career, Mark Allen will provide you an opportunity to excel. Ben Allen CEO

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising and Sales

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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