Sales Executive

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission Bonus

Career progression

Ongoing Training

Team socials

Free parking

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Sales Executive to identify and secure event sponsors for conferences, workshops, and networking events. You will develop sponsorship packages, proposals, and manage sponsor relationships throughout planning and execution.

Key requirements include experience in events or sponsorship sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office. The role offers a commission scheme, ongoing training, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, media, delegate or sponsorship sales.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Experience with budget management and event planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential sponsors for events.
• Develop sponsorship packages that align with the event and sponsor objectives.
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and contracts with sponsors.
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors throughout the event planning process.
• Coordinate with the events team to ensure sponsors receive agreed benefits.
• Monitor sponsorship campaigns and suggest improvements.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Budget management

Event planning

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sales Executive is responsible for identifying and securing sponsors for a range of events, including conferences, workshops, and networking events. They will work closely with the events team to develop sponsorship packages and proposals and will be responsible for managing relationships with sponsors throughout the event planning and execution process.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL .

• Experience in events, media, delegate or sponsorship sales
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Experience with budget management and event planning a plus

THE ROLE .

• Identify and research potential sponsors for events
• Develop sponsorship packages that align with the objectives of the event and the sponsor
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and contracts with sponsors
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors throughout the event planning process
• Coordinate with the events team to ensure that sponsors receive the agreed-upon benefits
• Monitor the effectiveness of sponsorship campaigns and make recommendations for improvement

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN .

• Commission Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression to Program Development Role
• Ongoing Training
• A friendly team environment, we offer regular team socials! Summer & Christmas parties included
• Free Car Park

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from any persons for this role.