Sponsorship Sales Executive - Smart Energy Sector (small fast-growing event organiser)

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing events business in the smart energy sector is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Executive. You will leverage your sales experience and skills to sell sponsorship opportunities while working in an ambitious, dynamic environment. A passion for technology and an entrepreneurial spirit will drive your success in this consultative selling role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ months of event sales or media sales experience.
• Eager to learn and apply knowledge in consultative sales.

Responsibilities

• Selling sponsorship opportunities including exhibition space and speaking slots.
• Working primarily over the phone to engage with technology firms.

Skills

Passion for selling

Polished and articulate

Natural motivator of people

Interest in technology

Process-driven mindset

Ambitious and entrepreneurial

Natural energy and enthusiasm

Eager to learn

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Sponsorship Sales Executive - Smart Energy Sector (small fast-growing event organiser)

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

Up to £30k basic plus uncapped commission

Job Reference

Do you have min. 12+ months event sales or media sales experience?

Are you eager to learn, develop and apply your knowledge to a consultative sponsorship sales role?

Are you a hard-working and target-driven sales professional who has a strong questioning technique and embraces autonomy?

Like the idea of working for an extremely fast growing and ambitious conference business within the clean energy sector?

If yes, please read on...

The Company

A small, highly successful and very fast growing events business with a enviable reputation for delivering the highest quality conferences in a niche and fast growing part of the smart energy sector, where they are currently the only event organiser.

Due to high demand over the past 12 months they have increased the number of events they run from 7 to over 20 and as such are expanding their sales team. Their events sit within the smart energy sector.

The role of Conference Sponsorship Sales Executive

As Sponsorship Sales Executive you will be selling the usual mix of conference sponsorship opportunities ranging from exhibition space, to speaking slots and on-site marketing.

You will start off primarily based on the phone and will be selling to Technology firms (both global and small start-ups)

Requirements for this Conference Sponsorship Sales position

• A passion for selling
• Polished, articulate and a natural motivator of people
• A natural interest in technology
• Process driven mindset
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial
• Plenty of natural energy and enthusiasm
• Eager to learn and apply
• Able to work in a fairly autonomous environment where you are judged by your results/pipeline

If you feel that you tick all of the above boxes, please apply and should you make the initial shortlist, a consultant will be in touch.