Event Sales Executive

Event Sales Executive

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 plus bonus
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Full-Time, Office Based

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Event Sales Executive to join a successful and growing business based in Coventry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous B2B sales experience who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and working towards targets. You will be joining a supportive sales team with excellent opportunities for progression and the chance to work with customers in both the UK and internationally.

The Role

As an Event Sales Executive, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities while building strong relationships with new and existing customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and approaching prospective business customers.
• Making outbound calls to generate new business opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Presenting solutions and services to customers based on their requirements.
• Managing opportunities throughout the full sales cycle, from initial contact through to close.
• Working towards individual and team sales targets and KPIs.
• Following up leads and developing potential opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate customer and prospect information on the CRM system.
• Producing and maintaining sales reports and databases.
• Supporting the wider sales team with business development activity.
• Attending occasional industry events and client meetings, including opportunities for international travel.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, motivated and commercially focused.

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of B2B sales experience.
• Experience working towards sales targets, KPIs and revenue goals.
• A successful track record within sales or business development.
• Confidence making outbound calls and approaching new customers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build rapport and develop professional relationships quickly.
• Good negotiation and closing skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience using a CRM system would be beneficial.
• Previous experience within business development, account management, telesales or new business sales would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing benefits
• Regular team events and lunches
• Onsite facilities
• Free parking

If you are a motivated sales professional looking to develop your career with a growing business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Event Sales Executive opportunity.