Sales Executive - Exhibitions

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Business Development Executive for a sales role focused on exhibitions. You will drive sales, develop client relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have sales experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years in a sales and service environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales portfolios and maximize sales through cross-selling.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and assist in proactive campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Sales expertise

Team collaboration

Job description

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Client:

Disrupt Talent

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity: Business Development Executive - Sales Executive - Event & Exhibition

Location: On-site at our client based in Sutton Coldfield

Salary: £30,000+ up to 40% bonus

Job Role: Exhibition Sales Executive.

Role Overview:

Your mission will be to up-sell products and services to exhibition customers, ensuring maximum commercial returns and supporting the client's overall vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Financial Delivery: Understand products and services, manage sales portfolios, and maximise sales through cross-selling and up-selling.
• Business Development: Identify new revenue opportunities and collaborate with management on proactive campaigns.
• Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Client Liaison: Provide outstanding customer service and ensure satisfaction with venue requirements.
• Compliance & Corporate Initiatives: Adhere to company policies and support broader NEC Venue and Group Sales strategy.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience: Ideally 2 years in a sales and service environment.
• Technical Skills: Previous experience in a contact centre or telephony role is preferred.
• People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Personal Traits: Thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a proactive "can do" attitude.
• Team Player: Willing to collaborate and share knowledge across the organisation.