Job Description

Sales Executive - Global Insight Conferences

Job Title:

Sales Executive

Location:

Southwark, London.

Salary:

25,000 - 28,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE Year 1 40,000-50,000)

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About us!

Global Insight Conferences is a leading provider of high-quality business events across a wide range of sectors including marketing, healthcare, sustainability, and finance. We bring together senior-level decision-makers to share insights, network, and explore commercial partnerships. Our events are renowned for their interactive formats and industry-driven agendas. We have been around for 15 years - we know what we are doing and we do it well!

The position.

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Sales Executive to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for selling delegate tickets and then progressing to sponsorship packages, or exhibition space across a portfolio of sector-specific conferences. This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships with high end clients, learn consultative sales, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sell delegate places and then sponsorship/exhibition packages over the phone and via email to senior-level professionals. Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales targets. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients. Understand client needs and tailor value propositions accordingly. Maintain accurate records of calls, meetings, and sales using CRM tools. Collaborate with the production and marketing teams to maximize event success. Attend select conferences to manage client relationships and upsell on-site.

Essential Requirements

1+ year of sales experience (ideally in events, media, recruitment, or similar sectors). Good set of academics. Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets. Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner. Strong negotiation and closing skills. Self-starter with a proactive and resilient attitude. Comfortable working in a KPI-driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Experience selling conference sponsorship or delegate places. Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot). Interest in business trends and corporate strategy.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and generous commission structure. Fast-track career progression and development. Training in consultative and solution-based selling. A sociable and supportive team culture. Opportunities to travel to events in the UK and Europe. Fully funded employee assistance programme. Company events and clubs.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Commission pay Performance bonus
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London SE1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

sales: 1 year (required) office work: 1 year (required) Phone etiquette: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person