Sales Executive

Handle Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events platform is seeking a Sales Executive to join their innovative team in London. In this role, you'll work closely with corporate clients, helping them connect with the right suppliers while achieving revenue targets. This position offers a competitive salary plus commission, hybrid working, and multiple career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Enhanced pension and parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Regular team socials and events

Office perks including snacks and coffee

Provision of a MacBook and modern tools

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume sales environment is crucial.
• Proven ability to manage multiple leads effectively.
• Interest in the events industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Convert enquiries into bookings.
• Identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Sales experience

Commercially motivated

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We're looking for a Sales Executive to join a growing events platform that's reshaping how people book food, drink, venues, photographers, and more. This is an opportunity to step into a collaborative, forward-thinking team with a track record of working with leading brands and a culture recognised through multiple workplace awards.

As a Sales Executive, you'll work closely with corporate clients, helping them find the right suppliers and partners while ensuring revenue targets are met. You'll also play an active role in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the platform's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with corporate clients.

• Convert inbound enquiries into confirmed bookings.

• Explore new business sectors and outbound opportunities.

• Build expertise in the events industry to advise clients on the best options.

• Cross-sell and introduce new services to existing clients where relevant.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in sales or a customer-focused role, with both inbound and outbound experience.

• A background in a high-volume sales environment.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple leads at once.

• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce is an advantage.

• Commercially motivated and goal-oriented.

• Interest or experience in the events industry is preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission potential of £12k-£15k.

• 25 days annual leave.

• Hybrid working with a London-based office.

• Career development opportunities in a fast-paced, growing company.

• Enhanced pension and parental leave policies.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Regular team socials and events.

• Office perks including snacks, coffee, and collaborative spaces.

• A MacBook and modern tools to support your role.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.