Exhibition Sales Executive

Disrupt Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Disrupt Talent is partnering with a fast-growing London-based event organiser to recruit an Exhibition Sales Executive. This hunter role focuses on generating leads, closing new business, and selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages.

You'll work 4 days in the office and 1 day from home, with a £200k annual revenue target, 20 proposals per month, and 1 sponsorship proposal per month. Base salary £35-40k plus 25% uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• A few years' sales experience, ideally with exposure to events, exhibitions, or sponsorship sales.
• Proven ability to generate leads, close deals and meet revenue targets.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset with resilience in a small scaling business.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate and convert new business opportunities for the flagship event.
• Sell a mix of exhibition space and sponsorship packages.
• Work towards ambitious targets: £200k new revenue per year, 20 proposals per month, and 1 sponsorship proposal per month.
• Build and own your sales pipeline and results.

Skills

Exhibition sales

Sponsorship sales

New business development

Hunter mentality

Strong communication

Job description

Job Title: Exhibition & Sponsorship Sales Executive

Location: London

Office Based - 4 days per week - 1 day at wfh

Are you a driven, self-starting and entrepreneurial salesperson who wants their ambition and success to translate directly into earnings, while working on events that genuinely matter? If so, we want to speak with you!

About Our Client

We're recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing event organiser operating in a purpose-driven, forward-thinking sector. They run several major events each year, including a well-established flagship event alongside a newly launched show. It's a small, ambitious team - and this is a genuine opportunity to be part of their next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an Exhibition Sales Executive to join their sales team and drive new business for their flagship event. This is a true "hunter" role - you'll be generating leads and closing new business, through your own outbound efforts. You'll work across a blend of exhibition sales and sponsorship sales, giving you variety and the chance to build real commercial skill across both.

You'll have the backing of a tight-knit, focused sales team, all leads will be 100% self-sourced. This opportunity is best suited to individuals with an entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset who thrive on making things happen.

What You'll Be Doing

• Proactively generating and converting new business opportunities for the flagship event
• Selling a mix of exhibition space and sponsorship packages
• Working towards clear, ambitious targets: £200k new revenue per year, 20 proposals a month, and 1 sponsorship proposal a month
• Building your own pipeline and taking ownership of your results

What We're Looking For

• A polished, professional presence and strong communication skills
• A few years' sales experience, ideally with exposure to events, exhibitions, or sponsorship sales
• A genuine interest in the sector's mission is a real plus, but not essential
• Resilience, commitment, and comfort operating in a small, scaling business where you help shape how things are done

What's On Offer

• Base salary: £35-40k, depending on experience
• Commission: 25%, uncapped, paid on deposits - the more you sell, the more you earn, with no ceiling
• Location: London, with a 4 days in office / 1 day from home working pattern
• Impact: The opportunity to sell into a sector that's shaping the future, at a company where your contribution will be seen and valued

You'll be working closely with the Founder, who brings an entrepreneurial background and is looking for committed, results-driven people to help build something meaningful.

If you're ready to bring your sales drive to a mission that matters, we'd love to hear from you.