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GovNet Exhibitions · Manchester, London

Sales Executive

GovNet Exhibitions are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our team. Fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a thriving industry.

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GovNet Exhibitions are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join either our London or Manchester office. This role offers candidates a sought-after opportunity in selling highly lucrative sponsorship and exhibition spaces across a portfolio of prestigious events to the private sector.

Since 1997, GovNet has consistently delivered innovation, thought-provoking and insightful events, ranging from conference and exhibitions to training courses and forums. All of which are specifically for the Public Sector.

The Schools & Academies Show is a bi-annual event taking place in London in April and in Birmingham in November. Each show attracts over 4,000 attendees, 150 speakers and 200+ exhibitors. Alongside the flagship events, the portfolio includes the National Schools Awards, a UK-wide awards ceremony to reward education professionals. You will be part of the team responsible for selling sponsorship opportunities for the show.

Responsibilities

  • You will have a good understanding of selling creative solutions to our target markets
  • Possess knowledge of sales processes and structure, be able to research and source your  own leads
  • Strong sales approach with proven experience of cold calling
  • Be fully conversant with a range of our products and be prepared to make a large number of pitches to secure business mostly over the phone
  • Act as a subject matter expert in identifying, pitching, closing, new and existing business/clients
  • Reaching and exceeding weekly average targets as set out by the Sales Manager / Sales Director
  • Represent the company at our events as agreed with the Sales Manager/Sales Directors

What are we looking for?

  • Proven experience in outbound B2B sales with a demonstrable track record and have proven sales success and achievements
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
  • Analytical approach and successfully be able to research upcoming companies selling products in this space. 
  • A/c management/Customer experience/Customer Support 
  • Ideally you should have experience of conference sales or at least selling niche products with a substantial net value

What do we offer?

  • Competitive Salary and uncapped commission
  • 25 days holiday (increasing 1 day per year to a max of 28 days)
  • Day off for your birthday
  • Flexible working
  • Perkbox
  • Access to corporate discount at over 3500 UK gyms
  • Techscheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Childcare scheme
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Summer and Christmas Parties and team socials
Department
GovNet Exhibitions
Locations
Manchester, London
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Team Benefits at GovNet 🤩

  • Industry Leading Compensation

    Annual Profit Share Scheme. Competitive Salaries + Regular reviews. Enhanced Sales Sommission.

  • Flexible Working

    1 day in the office with your team, the rest is up to you. 25 days holiday + 1 for each year of service. Birthday day off.

  • Amazing Social

    Team Events. Office Events @ 25EP. Christmas Parties. Buddy System.

  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes

    Workplace Nursery. Cycle to Work Scheme. Techscheme.

  • Others (to name a few)

    Group Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Programme. Perkbox. Gym Discounts.

Working at GovNet 👏

We think our teams are pretty awesome here at GovNet. We are passionate, ambitious and all have the same goal – to be the very best at what we do.

As a company, we believe our employees need to be supported, developed, and rewarded. And, we like to have some fun along the way!

GovNet Exhibitions · Manchester, London

Sales Executive

GovNet Exhibitions are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our team. Fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a thriving industry.

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