Job Description

Global Insight Conferences, a market-leading conference and exhibition company, is looking for an ambitious, accountable and hardworking graduate to join their Sales & Marketing department from September 2025.

Basic 25-28k Realistic First Year OTE 30-43K

If you like the thrill of the chase, closing a deal and earning high amounts of commission, then this sales executive role is the job for you. This is a superb opportunity for an excellent communicator to be in control of your own salary. Along with a competitive basic salary, you'll also receive commission for each sale you make. Commission is uncapped!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a graduate assistant, you'll be selling delegate places to hot leads and enquiries as well as generating your own leads to hit and exceed both the conference target and your own personal target. You will manage the entire delegate ticket acquisition cycle, from prospecting to pitching to closing, PLUS:

Researching and understanding new markets and buy/sell side dynamics.

Communicating with senior executives via phone, email and social media including writing compelling copy in all of your written communications.

Sourcing and building new databases of leads and potential new clients in line with various sectors and markets.

Initiating, building and managing client relationships - delighting our customers!

Being in charge of the networking room on the day to ensure a smooth running of your event.

Upselling, cross-selling and forward selling to maximise your earnings.

Inter-departmental collaboration, briefing and overall project management to maximise lead generation.

WHO IS OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE?

It's all about attitude - positive, professional and passionate!

Minimum B/6 at GCSE for English and Maths and a good set of A Levels. Ideally a degree in a relevant subject.

A strong work ethic and the ability to hit deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.

A start-up mentality of getting stuck in and getting the job done in new and innovative ways.

Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

Absolute attention to detail.

Leadership, motivation and striving to be the best.

Unflappable and results-driven.

OUR COMMITMENT

We understand that there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. We're looking for someone passionate, proactive, and ambitious, who is excited to face the challenges of a rapidly growing industry. GIC is the type of company where you can grow exponentially, and we encourage you to apply to us even if you don't 100% match the candidate description.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. GIC will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.?

IF THIS ALL SOUNDS LIKE

YOU

THEN APPLY NOW!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Work Location: In person