Graduate Event Sales Associate

Plus One Personnel; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A B2B events business is seeking Graduate Sales Associates in Kenilworth. This full-time role offers training, excellent communication skills, and the chance to earn bonuses alongside a competitive salary. Responsibilities include reaching out to decision-makers and managing client relationships. No prior experience required but customer-facing experience is essential. Must hold a bachelor's degree and have a driving license.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped bonus structure

Training provided

Qualifications

• Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
• Previous customer-facing experience in an office-based role is essential.
• Must have own transport and driving license.

Responsibilities

• Reaching out to senior decision makers via email, LinkedIn and phone.
• Building relationships with potential representatives to grow client portfolio.
• Taking ownership of the sales process and overseeing pipelines.
• Managing Pre-Event Questionnaires.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for your first post-graduate job?

Are you confident, with great communication skills?

Would you be interested in working for a local business who work with blue-chip brands all over the world, in a progressive sales role?

Our client is a successful B2B events business who run corporate events and conferences across the globe. They are now looking to expand their sales team by recruiting GraduateSales Associates to join on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidates will ideally have some customer-facing experience and be able to converse confidently over the phone and by email. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business within a fast-paced and exciting industry sector.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AS FULL TRAINING PROVIDED!

Key Responsibilities

• Reaching out to senior decision makers by email, LinkedIn and telephone to commence conversations about forthcoming global events.
• Build relationships with potential representatives to grow own portfolio of clients, with the aim of booking delegates onto events.
• Take ownership of the sales process, including building and overseeing pipelines on the CRM.
• Take control of Pre-Event Questionnaires.

Key Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
• Previous customer-facing experience in an office-based role is essential.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Must have own transport and driving license.
• UK Passport holder and able to travel internationally several times per year.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international business and would suit someone who enjoys meeting new people. You will be paid a competitive basic salary but also enjoy an un-capped bonus structure with the opportunity to add between £3-5,000 per annum (approx) in bonus.

If you feel that you have what our client is looking for, please apply today for a fast response.