Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Specialist at United-Media

United Media; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media and conference sector is seeking a Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Specialist in London. This role involves managing the sales cycle for high-value sponsorships, building client relationships, and collaborating with marketing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B sales, strong communication skills, and a passion for business development. With competitive salary and growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your sales career.

Benefits

Competitive salary with market-leading OTE

Operational experience in a scale-up environment

Opportunities for international travel

Unlimited growth potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience exceeding targets in B2B sales roles.
• Strong work ethic and high sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire sales cycle for high-value conference sponsorships.
• Deliver professional sales pitches to new prospects.
• Collaborate with marketing to source meetings with potential sponsors.

Skills

Sales excellence

Drive & Passion

Team Spirit

Communication Skills

Pride in Work

Job description

Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Specialist at United-Media

London, United Kingdom

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, where you are given the autonomy and support to handle large responsibilities?

Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your sales career while being surrounded by an entrepreneurial team with motivated and driven professionals?

About us

United Media focuses on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, and more. To date, we have organically launched eight media companies and acquired one (Insurtech Insights, Presidents Summit, Private Equity Insights, HRtechX, CFO Insights, Retail Insights, and SetSales).

What we offer you

You will play a key role in building the world's leading conferences. We will provide training and tools to help you succeed and encourage your career growth. Based at our London HQ, you'll interact with colleagues at all levels. Our offerings include:

• A competitive salary with market-leading OTE, with top performers earning over £140,000 annually.
• Operational experience in a scale-up environment where your work directly impacts the business.
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior leadership on conference strategies.
• International travel opportunities.
• Unlimited growth potential within our group, with a strong track record of internal promotions.

Your Responsibilities

Your mission is to manage the entire sales cycle for high-value conference sponsorships with senior prospects. Your main duties will include:

• Building new business revenue: Deliver professional sales pitches to new prospects to meet ambitious targets.
• Pipeline development: Collaborate with marketing and analysts to source and set meetings with potential sponsors.
• Establishing client relationships: Work with content and delivery teams to ensure excellent service.
• Leveraging expertise: Partner with content teams to create compelling pitches that inspire prospects.

What we expect from you

You should possess a strong work ethic, high sense of urgency, and a drive to excel. You take ownership of your tasks and have a growth mindset, always seeking improvement. We also value a passion for building and executing new business. We expect you to demonstrate:

• Sales excellence: Proven experience exceeding targets in B2B sales roles.
• Drive & Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for sales and business development.
• Team Spirit: Curiosity about people and the ability to build and nurture relationships.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Pride in Work: Commitment to high standards and quality in all tasks.

Start Date

Flexible; we work Monday to Friday from our office near Sloane Square Station. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, remote work is not available. A UK work permit is required.

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