Graduate New Business Executive at CFO

CFO Insights; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CFO Insights seeks a Graduate New Business Executive to play a key role in building global conferences. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior sales teams and provides significant training and resources. Ideal for ambitious individuals eager to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous OTE

Operational experience in a scale-up environment

Unlimited growth potential

Close collaboration with leadership

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and commitment.
• Proactive and passionate about building new business.
• Experience in fast-paced commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to set up meetings for sales.
• Develop skills in generating new business meetings with senior prospects.
• Assist sales representatives in expanding the sponsor network globally.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales passion

Team Spirit

Target-driven

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Are you eager to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with motivated and driven individuals? Are you passionate about creating events? If so, you might be our Graduate New Business Executive.

About us

CFO Insights is Northern Europe's largest CFO forum, connecting and developing CFOs, finance leaders, and future innovators by addressing the issues of the future CFO. We connect over 11,000 professionals across more than 15 countries.

Part of United Media, we focus on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, and retail. To date, we have launched eight media companies organically and acquired one.

What we offer you

As our New Business Executive, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in building global conferences, supported by exceptional training and resources. We encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. You will work from our HQ in London, and to support your growth, we provide:

• A competitive salary and generous OTE
• Operational experience in a scale-up environment where your work and results are highly tangible and impactful
• Close collaboration with our leadership team on conference strategies
• Unlimited growth potential within our group, with a strong track record of internal promotions

Your Responsibilities

Your role involves working closely with our lead generation and senior sales teams to generate meetings for our global partnerships managers. Key duties include:

• Meeting booking: Collaborate with analysts to review potential leads and set up meetings for our sales team using outreach methods such as phone, email, and LinkedIn, targeting quality prospects
• Expertise Development: Develop your skills in generating new business meetings with senior prospects, becoming integral to our growth
• Sales Collaboration: Assist sales representatives in filling their schedules and expanding our sponsor network globally

What we expect from you

We look for individuals with a strong work ethic, high urgency, relentless drive, and ownership of their tasks. You should be proactive, committed, humble, and passionate about building new business. Additionally, we expect:

• Sales passion: A desire to work in outbound sales and rapidly advance your career
• Target-driven: Experience in fast-paced commercial environments and enjoyment of meeting targets
• Team Spirit: Curiosity about people and enthusiasm for building relationships
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Start date

Flexible; our office is next to Victoria Station, and we do not offer remote work. The role requires a UK work permit.