Job Description

EVENT SALES EXECUTIVE

Events Team

Be part of something iconic. Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen fosters a culture of passion, creativity, fairness, and talent development.


We're expanding our events sales team and looking for an enthusiastic

Event Sales Executive

to help drive the success of multiple events across the

HR

,

Technology

, and

Healthcare

sectors. Whether you have experience in event sales or are keen to break into the industry, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills, connect with clients, and make an impact


This is ahybrid role with three in-office days at our Herne Hill office. The starting salary is 25,000 (DOE) plus c. 10,000 OTE and company benefits.

What We Offer:

Professional

g

rowth,

career development, training, and mentorship through our

MAG Mentorship

programme. A creative,

collaborative

space to share ideas. Partner with our director/manager and editorial/sales/marketing team to craft strategies that engage new and existing customers. Supportive community

.

Connect with peers across our

networking groups

and cross-team projects.

What We're Looking For:

Someone who shares our values. If you care about doing things with integrity, creativity, and kindness, you'll feel right at home here. A genuine interest in starting a successful career in sales. You enjoy talking to people on the phone, and in person, spotting opportunities, and finding the right fit for each customer. An appetite in finding and closing new business. Proactive, confident starting conversations, and motivated by turning opportunities into successful partnerships. Determination and drive. You're someone who keeps going when things get tough, who likes working to targets and takes pride in hitting them. A practical problem-solver. You like figuring things out and coming up with solutions that work for everyone. A great team player. You enjoy working with others, sharing ideas, and celebrating the wins, big and small - together.

Stand Out in Your Application

We want to see your personality, values, and transferable skills shine. To help you stand out, you can:

Upload a video introduction about yourself. Submit a cover letter that highlights your enthusiasm and fit for this role. Request a recommendation from someone who can vouch for your potential.

Show us why you're excited to join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!

Key Details:

Diversity & Inclusion:

We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you're excited about this role but don't match every requirement, apply but share how your transferable skills will allow you to thrive.

Right to Work:

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

Our Communities:

We're home to specialist communities, including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare, and MA Travel Retail

Our Focus:

Content is at the heart of everything we do, across print, digital, and events.

We use technology to identify applications generated by AI, ensuring a fair and human-led recruitment process. We encourage all candidates to apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.


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