Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom - WeConference Group

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Job Description

Join The Team Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager Wanted

WeConference Group is currently seeking a talented Sponsorship Sales Manager to grow some of our industry-leading events, and also get involved in some exciting new projects. This is a full-time role based at our Welwyn Garden City Office, with a combination of European & North American working hours - depending on the event cycle. This is a big role, with a big salary, for a big personality.

WeConference Group prides itself on delivering very successful, unique, content-lead technical agendas and networking forums across multiple industry sectors. Specializing in meticulously researched and conceptualized premier business conferences and exhibitions, we strategically engineer our events to provide unparalleled value and opportunities to the industries we serve. Our events stand as some of the biggest and best globally within their respective markets, gathering industry leaders, sponsors, and exhibitors - representing the most innovative technology and solutions.

This role will be within the highly successful WeAutomotive Group division (ev-), where you will be working at the forefront of mobility innovation. It is a booming sector, within which each of our existing sales team members achieves a six-figure take home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a thorough analysis of the vendor marketplace for each event and define commercial categories.
• Drive sales of sponsorship and exhibitor packages across multiple events.
• Undertake extensive research to identify new leads for each conference, engaging prospects on commercial opportunities.
• Effectively manage and maintain sales pipeline, provide accurate sales forecasts - doing loads of business

The Ideal Candidate:

• Preferred, a minimum of two years of relevant B2B sponsorship/Expo sales experience, within a conference/exhibition business - but we are open to exceptional candidates with the right hunger, drive, and attitude.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets; preferable experience selling on launch (and repeat) events across diverse industry sectors.
• Exhibits the ability to grasp new topics and industries rapidly, identify key sectors for sales engagement, and effectively engage prospects via cold calling and email.
• Displays exceptional communication skills with a keen focus on interpersonal relationships, combined with strong sales planning and accurate forecasting abilities.
• Is eligible to work in the UK and available to travel overseas to manage or canvas clients on-site.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £30,000 GBP with flat 20% commission (OTE £100,000+)
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving business, with a great culture.
• Lots of room for growth and professional development.
• Travel across Europe and North America
• Unccapped holiday

To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to [].

We look forward to welcoming driven individuals to our dynamic, successful company.