Commercial Executive
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3554 (94% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Handle Recruitment is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
£28,000 + uncapped commission (OTE up to 40% of basic salary)
Wimbledon | Office-based
Love winning new business? Enjoy building relationships? Looking to grow your career in events?
We're recruiting for a Commercial Executive to join a successful events business, selling exhibition space and sponsorship across a portfolio of established security events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys the buzz of closing deals. You'll take ownership of the full sales cycle, developing new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with exhibitors and sponsors.
- Selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages across a portfolio of market-leading events.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Building and managing a strong sales pipeline.
- Managing the full sales process, from prospecting through to closing deals.
- Building lasting relationships with exhibitors to encourage repeat business and upsell opportunities.
- Creating tailored commercial proposals and presenting solutions to clients.
- Working closely with the wider events team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Keeping customer information and sales activity up to date within the CRM system.
- Previous B2B sales experience, ideally within events, exhibitions, media or sponsorship sales.
- A proven ability to win new business and achieve sales targets.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A confident, proactive approach with a genuine passion for sales.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
- Experience using a CRM system to manage your pipeline.
- Basic salary of £28,000
If you're commercially driven, enjoy developing new business and want to be part of a business that's passionate about delivering market-leading events, we'd love to hear from you.
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Handle Recruitment, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Handle Recruitment holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3554 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.