Exhibition Sales Consultant

ivee | The return-to-work platform; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platform for return-to-work opportunities seeks a motivated B2B Exhibition Sales Consultant to join their media team in East Grinstead. This role offers a unique chance to leverage your sales and communication skills in a diverse, flexible work environment, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to positive change.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Health and wellbeing scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of B2B sales experience.
• Strong understanding of the sales process.
• Proven track record of business development.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition stand space and entry-level sponsorship packages.
• Build and maintain relationships within the utilities sector.
• Collaborate to deliver customer value and business growth.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Business development

Communication skills

Job description

ivee is exclusively for people returning to work after a career break in the UK

Please do not apply if you are outside the UK

Have you taken a career break and are looking to return to work? Are you struggling to find flexible jobs that fit around your family life/ caregiving?

At ivee, we’re on a mission to help every person return to meaningful, flexible work after a career break. Our community provides upskilling, mentoring, and access to job opportunities with vetted flexible employers, so that you don't have to settle for less.

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Role Purpose

We’re looking for a self-starting and motivated B2B Exhibition Sales Consultant to join their award-winning media team. In this role, you will work closely with the Events Sales Director and Business Development Consultant to sell exhibition stand space and lower-value sponsorship packages for Utility Week Live. As you grow in the role, you’ll have the opportunity to progress into higher-value sponsorships and multi-platform sales.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to re-enter the workforce and use their strong communication and business development skills in a dynamic, purpose-driven company.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition stand space and entry-level sponsorship packages for Utility Week Live.
• Progress to higher-value and multi-platform sales across the portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients within the utilities sector.
• Develop deep market knowledge to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the internal team to deliver customer value and business growth.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of B2B sales experience.
• Proven track record of business development in a B2B environment.
• Strong understanding of the sales process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in exhibitions or media sales is desirable but not essential.
• Enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys being immersed in their market.

Why should you apply?

You’ll join a vibrant and collaborative team in a forward-thinking B Corp-certified company with a commitment to positive change. We offer a modern, flexible working environment and is passionate about diversity and inclusion, making it a welcoming place for returners to work. You’ll also enjoy a structured workweek and meaningful benefits as part of a company that values ambition, creativity, and care.

Benefits

• Full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working model.
• Office in East Grinstead with onsite parking and walking distance to the station.
• Holiday allowance and flexible working policy.
• Health and wellbeing scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme.
• Company pension and private medical insurance (after qualifying period).
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Regular company events.

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