Commercial Executive - London, United Kingdom - Montgomery Group

Montgomery Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Awarded 'Organiser of the Century' - at the AEO Centurion Awards, Montgomery Group is a well-established, ethical, collaborative, and empowering company with great career opportunities.

We are a purpose driven family business that really cares about the people and communities that we serve. We empower our diverse teams and encourage them to nurture and build relationships so that we can succeed together.

Are you Passionate, do you have a desire to achieve set targets? We are looking for a Commercial Executive to join the sales team on the UK's largest and most established food and drink trade event, IFE, International Food & Drink Event.

IFE celebrates the ENTIRE world of food and drink, from plant based to speciality, organic to frozen all showcased in this exciting global event.

THE POSITION & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be integrated into a fun-loving team selling exhibition space and sponsorship to both previous and new customers/partners over the telephone and face to face.

Supporting the Event Manager with accurate floorplan management and ensuring that the CRM is always up to date.

Your close relationship with the show team, including Operations, Marketing and project co-ordinators will develop the event for the relevant industry.

By attending industry networking events and competitor events you will be able to identify commercial opportunities, gain industry feedback as well as increasing your sector knowledge.

COMPETENCIES

A high level of organisational skills, with a methodical approach, ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload, with effective sales planning.
Selfmotivated and performance driven, with a desire to achieve goals and attain commercial success.
Ability to demonstrate objection handling, negotiation and closing skills both over the phone and face to face.
Great communication skills, both verbal and written, with all stakeholders.
Experience of writing/compiling detailed partnership and sponsorship proposals is preferable bu not essential
Knowledge and experience using CRM systems is preferable bu not essential
Ability to nurture strong key client relationships.
Attention to detail.
Computer literate.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

A high regard for their personal brand.
A champion of Montgomery Events.
Proud to serve the industry.
Willing to continually improve.
Always looking for an opportunity.
Creative and strategic thinker.
An approachable team player who can work on own initiative and collaborate with colleagues.
Ability to deliver under pressure.

Hybrid working is offered to all applicants.

The central London, dog friendly offices are in a beautiful Georgian town house, close to the bustle of Oxford Steet, the sophistication of Marylebone High Street, the vast open space of Hyde Park and with private access to Manchester Square Garden.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity.

OUR PURPOSE:
To serve our world, nurturing relationships and developing opportunities

OUR VISION:
To be our communities long term strategic partner throughout the year, creating opportunities for them to connect, transact and engage with the right people to achieve success

OUR VALUES:
Ethically Commercial, Growth Mindset, Embrace Collaboration, Empowerment

BENEFITS:

Charity volunteering days, Company away days, Corporate gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, Dog friendly office, Flexible working hours, Hybrid working, Increased maternity & paternity benefits, Lunchtime speaker programme, Mentorship programme, Monthly social events, Pension and 8 x death in service-payment.

Season ticket loans and Wellness weeks.