Sponsorship Sales Executive - Very fast growing conference business

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conference business is seeking a motivated Sponsorship Sales Executive to drive revenue across sectors like AI, Tech, and Healthcare. The role involves both new business development and managing existing conferences, with demands for strong sales experience and a professional approach. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy the potential for high earnings through commission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in conference sponsorship or media sales.
• Strong new business legacy and proven track record.
• Good education with a 2:1 or 1st degree.

Responsibilities

• Selling across portfolio including consumer lifestyle, AI, tech, pharmaceuticals.
• 70% of time dedicated to winning new business.
• Engagement in various selling opportunities including speaking slots and exhibitions.

Skills

New business sales

Articulation

Professionalism

Education

2:1 or 1st degree grade

Job description

Sponsorship Sales Executive - Very fast growing conference business

Job Sector

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

Up to £35k basic (neg) plus high uncapped commission (realistic £50k - £55k OTE)

Job Reference

Do you have 2+ years conference sponsorship/media sales or delegate sales experience?

Are you highly articulate with a good educational background?

Do you have a proven track-record of exceeding new business sales targets?

If yes, please read on....

The Company

A mid-sized and extremely fast growing conference business operating across a variety of sectors including AI, Tech, consumer health and lifestyle and pharma. They have a dynamic, professional and entrepreneurial culture and feel.

The Role of Conference Sponsorship Executive

As Conference Sponsorship Executive you will be selling across a portfolio spanning consumer lifestyle and health, AI and tech, pharmaceutical and healthcare.

You will be selling all manner of opportunity from speaking slots, exhibition space, pitching sessions, 1-2-1 meetings, marketing and advertising through to private spin-off events, sponsored hospitality/breakfast meetings etc.

You will be selling on both new and existing conferences and so will likely spend 70% of your time trying to win new business.

They have a mature, professional and autonomous working environment, so whilst you will have KPI’s to work to, they are looking for someone who has a natural self-motivation and drive to bill revenue.

Requirements for this Conference Sponsorship Executive position

• 2+ years conference sponsorship, delegate sales or media sales experience
• Conference sponsorship sales experience is very desirable
• Strong new business legacy
• Good education with a 2:1 or 1 st degree grade
• High level of articulation, confidence and professionalism
• Stable career history

If you tick the above boxes and you are interested in the position, please apply with your CV and covering note.