Event Sales Executive
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may not meet Skilled Worker requirements
SOC 3552 is an eligible occupation, and Mark Allen Group is a licensed sponsor, but this role does not currently meet Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3557 (Events managers and organisers, Event context and 'Event Sales Executive' index entry point here), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Mark Allen Group what the duties actually are.
About the role
Event Sales Executive – MA Exhibitions
Hybrid: Herne Hill, 3 days in the office
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000, depending on experience and company benefits.
Commission: circa £10,000 OTE, with uncapped commission
Contract: Permanent, full-time
At Mark Allen, we create specialist content, events, data and insight for professional communities across sectors that matter.
As Event Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving commercial growth across our events portfolio, selling stand space and sponsorship opportunities across the HR, Technology and Healthcare sectors.
This is a role for someone who wants ownership, exposure and the chance to keep developing. You will be trusted to make things happen, encouraged to contribute ideas, and supported to build your skills in a specialist media business with genuine career pathways. Our size and range of brands mean you can build specialist knowledge, work with experienced colleagues and develop your career across different markets, products and teams.
What you’ll be doing
Sell stand space and sponsorship packages across a portfolio of specialist events.
Research prospective clients, identify commercial opportunities and develop new business.
Build strong relationships with new and existing clients, understanding their objectives and presenting relevant event solutions.
Manage your sales activity and pipeline against clear revenue targets and deadlines.
Work closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, editorial and events to develop campaigns and commercial opportunities.
Use client feedback and sales insight to strengthen propositions and improve results.
Contribute ideas that help grow revenue, improve the client experience and support successful events.
Must-haves:
A genuine interest in building a successful career in sales, with confidence speaking to people on the phone and in person.
A proactive approach to new business, with the motivation to identify opportunities and turn conversations into commercial partnerships.
Strong organisation and the ability to manage priorities while working towards targets.
A collaborative approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and support colleagues.
Nice-to-haves:
Exposure to events through work, university, volunteering or other relevant experience.
Experience of customer outreach, prospecting or working in a commercial environment.
Familiarity with CRM systems or managing a sales pipeline.
An interest in the HR, Technology or Healthcare sectors.
If you do not meet every requirement but bring transferable skills, sound judgement and fresh thinking, we encourage you to apply.
Why join Mark Allen Group?
Mark Allen is a specialist media business with more than 40 years of experience building trusted brands for professional audiences. You will join a business that combines respected legacy brands with the need to keep evolving, giving you the chance to contribute ideas, improve how we work and see the impact of what you do.
We offer:
How to apply
Apply through our careers site with your CV, including a cover letter sharing what attracted you to the role and what you would bring to it.
A video introduction is completely optional and will not disadvantage your application.
Right to work: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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Not necessarily. Mark Allen Group 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 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.