Sales Executive

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-energy Delegate Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to sell attendance to premium financial events while engaging with senior decision-makers. With uncapped earning potential and the opportunity to work on high-value events, this position is perfect for those driven by targets and eager to make an impact. Join a supportive and collaborative team with ample opportunities for career progression and access to exclusive networking events with industry leaders.

Benefits

Uncapped earning potential

Career progression opportunities

Access to exclusive events

Networking with industry leaders

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in delegate sales or event sales.
• Strong skills in new business development and lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Sell delegate passes for high-profile banking and finance events.
• Build and manage relationships with senior-level executives.

Skills

Delegate Sales

B2B Sales

New Business Development

Lead Generation

Client Engagement

Tools

LinkedIn

Email

Phone

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP

About FT Live

FT Live, the global events division of the Financial Times, delivers world-class conferences, summits, and networking opportunities for senior executives across industries. Our Banking & Finance portfolio is one of our most lucrative sectors, generating over £1.5M in delegate revenue annually.

We’re looking for a high-energy, target-driven Delegate Sales Executive to join our growing team. This is a golden opportunity to sell attendance to premium financial events, engage with senior decision-makers, and earn significant commission in the process.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Selling delegate passes for high-profile banking and finance events (4-5 key events per year).
2. Building and managing relationships with senior-level executives in financial services.
3. Identifying and reaching out to potential attendees through calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
4. Understanding client needs and positioning FT Live’s events as a must-attend experience.
5. Meeting and exceeding monthly revenue targets.
6. Collaborating with marketing and sponsorship teams to drive overall event success.

What We’re Looking For:

1. 1-3 years of experience in delegate sales, event sales, B2B sales, or conference sales.
2. Strong new business development and lead generation skills.
3. Confident in engaging with C-suite and senior executives over the phone and via email.
4. Highly motivated, target-driven, and resilient—able to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment.
5. Experience selling within finance, banking, fintech, or professional services (preferred).

What’s In It For You?

1. Uncapped earning potential – OTE of £50K+ in year one if you excel.
2. Work on high-value events with a strong reputation in the market.
3. A supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for career progression.
4. Access to exclusive FT Live events and networking with industry leaders.