Sales Executive - B2B Events

GDS Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in B2B events is seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to manage sales processes and engage with senior executives. This role offers an annual salary of £28,000 - £32,000 plus uncapped commission potential. With continuous training, career progression, and exciting rewards, this is an opportunity to excel in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and onboarding program

Exceptional career progression and meritocracy

Uncapped earning potential

Health & Wellness programme

Weekly competitions and staff outings

Qualifications

• Excited to work with C-Level executives from global brands.
• Desire to learn and develop skills with provided training.
• Strong motivation to achieve and surpass targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire sales process from initial contact to follow-up.
• Engage with senior executives from Blue-Chip/Global Fortune 500 clients.
• Meet clear KPIs and targets to drive performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Business acumen

Time management

Motivation

Confidence

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Job description

Role: Sales Executive - B2B Events

Location: Bristol (onsite role)

Package: £28,000 - £32,000 + uncapped monthly commission

About GDS Group

GDS Group is a global B2B solution provider of insight, content, pipeline growth, production studios and creative services delivered through our virtual platforms and face-to-face experiences.

Founded on our thirty years of expertise, our mission is to be our client’s pipeline partner by bringing business solutions and targeted audiences together within dynamic environments.

As a technology pioneer and marketing services provider, we produce unique immersive experiences and create unparalleled access to industry thought leadership to enable transformation within their organizations.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands, we connect C-suite executives, using real-life, real-time human interactions, to help solve their shared challenges and accelerate projects, so together, we outpace the speed of change

About You

• Excited by the opportunity to work with Senior & C-Level executives from leading global brands
• Eager to increase your business and commercial acumen in order to have credible conversations with business leaders.
• Brilliant verbal and written communication skills that can translate into impactful outreach
• The ability to prioritize tasks and organize your time effectively
• Driven and motivated to achieve and surpass targets and KPI’s
• Focused and resilient
• Ability to consistently deliver results whilst taking pride and ownership in your work
• Demonstrate confidence, self-motivation, intelligence, and an inquisitive nature- we want individuals who are proactive.
• A desire to learn and develop your skills - we have the tools and training to make you great at what you do!

The Job

• Manage the entire sales process from initial client contact through to post-sale follow up
• Identify and engage with the most senior executives from Blue-Chip/ Global Fortune 500 organizations - our clients include Adidas, Facebook, Starbucks, Gucci, Burger King and many more!
• Research senior executives to establish who they are and what they are trying to achieve within their given market
• Own your numbers- with clear KPI’s and targets, you can significantly overachieve and ensure that you’re set up to consistently deliver.

Why GDS Group?

• We delivered 80%+ growth in 2021/23/24- which leads to endless opportunity for careers in 2022
• Winner of Best Digital Event Company in 2020, 2021 AND 2022!
• Ongoing and extensive training provided by our world class team, which starts with an incredible onboarding program.
• Exceptional career progression - we’re a true meritocracy, fast growing and always evolving opportunities that expand into multiple different teams and roles.
• Uncapped earning potential - yes you read that correctly, there is no cap on your commission!
• Chairman’s Club, Ski Trips, Weekly competitions with prizes, Staff days out and more - we invest in making this a wonderful place to work.
• Health & Wellness programme for all, with Senior Leaders bought into the importance of protecting your Mental Health.