Sales Executive - US Exhibitions

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2C/B2B Events company based in Guildford is seeking a Sales Executive for their US Health & Fitness Exhibitions. The role includes selling event sponsorships, managing accounts, and requires a passion for health and wellbeing. This position promises opportunities for progression, international travel, and a focus on flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Dedicated time off for health and wellbeing

Progression opportunities

International travel

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Event Sales or Media Sales.
• 2+ years' experience in B2B Sales.
• Experience in generating new business and nurturing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Selling exhibition space, sponsorship, and digital solutions.
• Managing incoming enquiries and generating new business opportunities.
• Attending events and shows, both locally and internationally.

Skills

B2B Sales

Event Sales

Lead Generation

Account Management

CRM System Usage

Job description

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Lotus Talent Solutions

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guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Sales Executive – US Health & Fitness Exhibitions job in Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 + Uncapped commission + Hybrid working + Flexible working hours + Progression

Sales Executive job based in Guildford, Surrey, for a multi-award-winning B2C/B2B Events company, focused on the health and wellbeing sector. The role will be selling event sponsorship, digital solutions and event space for their US active division portfolio. Having trebled in size in the last 3 years, they are now looking to expand their sales team further and you will have every chance to progress as they continue to grow. There is international travel required to attend their own and competitor events in the US, UK and internationally. Event or Media Sales experience is preferred alongside a passion for the outdoors, fitness, sports or health and wellbeing sectors.

The company was established over 7 years ago, delivering successful events across the UK, US and EU. They are now a team of over 40 and promote a flexible and healthy work environment, with designated time out to keep fit and flexible working hours. They are innovative and fast-paced with a work hard and play hard mentality. Always striving to deliver a top-class service to businesses and consumers and a memorable event experience.

About the role:

- Selling exhibition space, sponsorship and digital solutions

- Manage all incoming enquiries efficiently and professionally

- Generating new business opportunities

- Managing and upselling on existing accounts / rebooks

-Managing the full sales process through to close

- Face to face meetings with clients

- Sales related administration

- Efficient use of the CRM system and accurately inputting data

- Attending company events and competitor shows in the US, UK and internationally.

The ideal candidate:

- 1+ year experience in Event Sales and / or Media Sales

- 2+ years' experience in B2B Sales

- Passion for the events and / or sports, outdoors, active, health & wellbeing sector

- Must have experience in generating new business as well as nurturing existing accounts

- Ability to generate own leads and effectively follow up on incoming leads

- Right to work in the UK

- Flexibility to travel internationally and overnight stays away will be required on some weekends for events with time back in lieu.

- 30% of salary (Uncapped)

- Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office (expectation to be office based for the first 3 months)

- Dedicated time off for health and wellbeing

- Progression opportunities

- International travel.

Sales Executive job based in Guildford, Surrey – Sales Recruitment Agency – Contact Kelly Armour – Job Ref: LTSJB30

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