Exhibition Sales Executive
£40,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 1.0× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 58% sure that is the right code. Emerald is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 7113 (Telephone salespersons), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Emerald what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The role
Sell exhibition stands, sponsorship across a governance, risk, compliance, privacy and AI governance event portfolio — a flagship expo, plus executive forums, awards, conferences and digital products. This is a proactive, phone-forward role, not an inbound order-taking one and you will be expected to generate your pipeline through outbound calling, email, & LinkedIn.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' commercial B2B sales experience with a personal revenue target you consistently hit. Exhibition, sponsorship, media, conference or B2B subscription sales is ideal; strong transferable B2B sales experience will be considered.
- Excellent written English — clear, specific proposals and follow-ups without waffle.
- A growing portfolio in one of the most active B2B markets: regulation, risk, privacy and AI governance
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension contributions
- Private health insurance and life assurance
- The security and career mobility of a global parent group, with the culture and autonomy of a specialist team
- Four days a week in a collaborative sales office, one day from home
At Emerald, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We actively recruit and champion candidates who bring new perspectives from varied professional backgrounds and experiences, and we are intentional about ensuring a positive hiring experience for everyone. Our job postings don’t contain experience inflation, and most don’t require college degrees. Instead, they’re crafted to focus on outcomes and transferable experiences that are assessed in a structured interview process carried out by trained hiring teams.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate’s qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees’ physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, flexible working locations, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs like Toastmasters, and mental wellness tools.
If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
About Emerald
Emerald’s talented and experienced teams grow our customers’ businesses 365 days a year with products that create connections, deliver content, and drive commerce. We produce over 140 annual events, create and deliver content through print and digital channels, and power commerce through our seamlessly integrated in-person and digital platforms and channels. For more information, please visit http://www.emeraldx.com.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Offer £40,000
- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£26,936–44,824), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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Not necessarily. Emerald 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.