Senior Event Sales Executive

Live Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury incentive travel events company is seeking an experienced Event Sales Executive to join their team. The role involves developing sales strategies, maintaining key relationships in the events industry, and sourcing top talent. You'll work in a hybrid model, enjoy commission incentives, and have opportunities for international travel. The ideal candidate has experience in outbound sales and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Time off for weekend work

Exciting international travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in outbound sales within the events industry.
• Highly organized and efficient in managing tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop sales and recruitment strategies.
• Maintain relationships with luxury hotels and events companies.
• Source and recruit senior-level events professionals.
• Conduct proactive market research to identify changes.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

KPI-driven mindset

Job description

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office. Are you an Event Sales Executive looking to work on international events in exotic locations? This luxury incentive travel events company has a reputation for delivering some of the most high-end exclusive events for globally renowned clients including 5* hoteliers, luxury train / cruise companies, international corporate clients and leading events agencies!

•International travel to exotic locations

•Hybrid working – 3 days in the office

•Excellent long-term progression

•Generous annual bonus and commission

•Time given off for weekend work

THE COMPANY

With a network of connections across the globe, this family-owned business has cemented their place in the events industry for over 10 years. Their international incentives take clients to some of the most scenic and luxurious locations across the globe, offering show-stopping experiences and unrivalled networking opportunities. As Event Sales Executive you will be working with some of the best in the incentives industry as an integral part of their sociable, collaborative, and supportive team.

THE ROLE

Due to their continued success and growth, they are now looking for an Event Sales Executive to join their close-knit and friendly team to find the best leaders in the industry to attend their international events.

As Event Sales Executive your key responsibilities will include:

•Building and developing sales, recruitment, and account management strategies

•Maintaining relationships with the finest luxury hotels and top events companies

•Account managing and recruiting clients, partners, and suppliers

•Sourcing and recruiting senior-level events professionals

•Creating a feeling of membership with clientele

•Conducting proactive market research and identifying market changes

•Working across a broad range of geographical regions

•Developing reach and relationships across all key markets

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an Event Sales Executive coming from within the events industry with an excellent track record in outbound sales. You will be highly organised and KPI-driven with a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills.

In return, you will have the opportunity to be a part of some of the most exciting events in the industry, visiting luxury locations and driving the events sector forward through facilitating unique networking opportunities. With excellent progression, hybrid working, and a fantastic benefits package – this is not an opportunity to be missed!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visitwww.live-recruitment.co.ukto view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

Vacancy Ref:GS10691