Senior Sales Executive

Worldwide Business Research (WBR); England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid working model

Childcare Support Bonus

Privileged Card for discounts

Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

Paid counselling sessions

24/7 Mental Health support

Discounted gym memberships

Personal Pension Scheme

Tax-free Life Assurance

Job summary

A global events services company is looking for a Sales Associate to drive attendance package sales to senior executives at its renowned conferences. This role involves the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sales, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and possess strong communication skills. They will enjoy enhanced annual leave, hybrid work flexibility, and various benefits supporting health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven high achievers with a strong drive to succeed.
• Passionate about sales and building a long-term career.
• Confident communicators, effective with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
• Engage proactively through outreach and build client relationships.
• Achieve monthly sales targets, driving commercial success.
• Build connections and industry expertise across Financial Services, Procurement, Logistics, E-commerce, and Pharmaceuticals.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets contributing to conference revenue.
• Represent the company internationally, networking with clients on-site at events.

Skills

Sales motivation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Team collaboration

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Head of Recruitment @ Worldwide Business Research (WBR) | Passionate about Building High-Performing Teams

Join Our Ambitious and Collaborative Sales Team!

Become part of a diverse, high-performing team that values success and celebrates achievement. In this role, you’ll be responsible for selling attendance packages to senior executives from some of the world’s most influential companies for our globally recognized conferences.

At the heart of our culture is a commitment to growth through continuous improvement. From day one, you’ll receive personalized training, coaching, and support to help you reach your goals. We believe in promoting from within — providing you with a clear, structured career path and opportunities to progress as you develop your skills and achieve your targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle — from lead generation and prospecting to pitching and closing deals with senior-level decision-makers.
• Engage proactively through outreach, including high-volume cold calling and personalized follow-ups, to build lasting client relationships.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of past, current, and prospective clients across diverse industries.
• Build connections and industry expertise across sectors such as Financial Services, Procurement, Logistics, E-commerce, and Pharmaceuticals.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets, driving the commercial success of our world-class conferences and events.
• Represent the company internationally, meeting and networking with clients on‑site at premier event destinations including Barcelona, Amsterdam, Nashville, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin.

Requirements

• Proven high achievers with a strong drive to succeed and exceed targets.
• Passionate about sales and motivated to build a long-term career in the field.
• Positive and curious, with a mindset geared toward learning and continuous improvement.
• Organized and resilient, able to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Committed to personal and professional development, with a focus on growing skills and knowledge.
• Confident communicators, both written and verbal, able to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive problem‑solvers who take initiative and focus on delivering solutions.
• Thrive in a high‑energy, team‑oriented environment, contributing to a collaborative and ambitious culture.

Time off / Flexibility

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 23 days (plus bank holidays), increasing up to 30 days with tenure.
• Hybrid working model – join us in our London Victoria office Tuesday to Thursday, with flexibility the rest of the week.
• Summer & Winter remote working – enjoy working from home throughout August and part of December.

Family & Lifestyle Support

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Childcare Support Bonus to help with family expenses.
• Privilege Card with exclusive local discounts in restaurants and shops.
• Hotel discounts and additional lifestyle savings.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan, including reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs.
• Up to 8 paid, in‑person counselling sessions fully covered by our plan.
• 24/7 Mental Health Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders and access to ongoing wellbeing resources.
• Discounted gym memberships to help you stay active and energized.
• Personal Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Tax‑free Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind.
• Financial care and support services to help you plan your future.

Career Growth and Recognition

• Career development plans tailored to your goals.
• Management development programmes for every stage of your leadership journey.
• Company celebrations, awards, and anniversary gifts – because your success deserves recognition.

We are committed to maintaining and growing the diverse culture we have built. Our business is successful due to our most important asset, our people. We encourage everyone to bring their true and authentic selves to work regardless of religion, age, disability, neurodiversity, gender, pronouns, ethnic group or beliefs. We want to continue to celebrate inclusion and diversity at WBR where everyone is welcome. Should you require any reasonable adjustments with our application or interview processes, please do not hesitate to let us know

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Events Services