3,526 Event Sales jobs in the United Kingdom

Event Sales
Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 basic + 6-8k commission (Uncapped).
Location: Leeds
Benefits: Hybrid working, 25 days holiday, profit related annual bonus, pension, free parking, bike to work scheme,

We are current recruiting for an Events Sales Executive for a superb events and communications business based in Leeds. This is a business-to-business sales role, which is team based, developing relationships with corporate clients to encourage them to enter awards and attend their market leading award ceremonies and conferences. This is a superb opportunity involving liaising with existing clients, researching, and approaching prospective clients and developing a strong understanding of the market.

We are looking for someone with confident and professional, with excellent communication skills and an ability to provide a consultative sales approach. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous events or sales experience but will look at a candidate with the right attributes without. This is an outstandig opportunity for someone with retail, hospitality or customer focused experience, or a Graduate looking to join a progressive business. A team orientated business where you are the focus.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door in a fast paced and consultative sales role working within a collaborative and growing organisation. There are fantastic opportunities to progress into account management or potentially events management in the longer term. There is also an achievable commission structure and annual bonus in place so fantastic opportunities to earn in addition to this being a superb cultured business.

Duties include:

• Building relationships with new and existing clients
• Researching and sourcing new client prospects
• Providing a consultative approach, discussing the benefits of entering awards
• Selling tickets to events and conferences
• Working towards KPIs and targets to achieve generous commission structure
• Updating and maintaining the CRM and ensuring client information is kept up to date
• Ensure the sales administration is followed through to completion

Requirements for the role:

• Experience working in events or sales is beneficial but not essential
• Retail, hospitality, events or any customer focused experience
• A team player and highly motivated in approach
• Strong communication skills
• A confident and professional approach
• A strong drive to achieve
• A hard working and tenacious approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and dynamic organisation with excellent opportunities for development and career growth. If you feel you have the required skills and experience for the role, please send through your CV asap for consideration.

Please note, due to the number of responses we receive we are unfortunately unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

Event Sales
Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 basic + 6-8k commission (Uncapped).
Location: Leeds
Benefits: Hybrid working, 25 days holiday, profit related annual bonus, pension, free parking, bike to work scheme,

We are current recruiting for an Events Sales Executive for a superb events and communications business based in Leeds. This is a business-to-business sales role, which is team based, developing relationships with corporate clients to encourage them to enter awards and attend their market leading award ceremonies and conferences. This is a superb opportunity involving liaising with existing clients, researching, and approaching prospective clients and developing a strong understanding of the market.

We are looking for someone with confident and professional, with excellent communication skills and an ability to provide a consultative sales approach. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous events or sales experience but will look at a candidate with the right attributes without. This is an outstandig opportunity for someone with retail, hospitality or customer focused experience, or a Graduate looking to join a progressive business. A team orientated business where you are the focus.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door in a fast paced and consultative sales role working within a collaborative and growing organisation. There are fantastic opportunities to progress into account management or potentially events management in the longer term. There is also an achievable commission structure and annual bonus in place so fantastic opportunities to earn in addition to this being a superb cultured business.

Duties include:

• Building relationships with new and existing clients
• Researching and sourcing new client prospects
• Providing a consultative approach, discussing the benefits of entering awards
• Selling tickets to events and conferences
• Working towards KPIs and targets to achieve generous commission structure
• Updating and maintaining the CRM and ensuring client information is kept up to date
• Ensure the sales administration is followed through to completion

Requirements for the role:

• Experience working in events or sales is beneficial but not essential
• Retail, hospitality, events or any customer focused experience
• A team player and highly motivated in approach
• Strong communication skills
• A confident and professional approach
• A strong drive to achieve
• A hard working and tenacious approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and dynamic organisation with excellent opportunities for development and career growth. If you feel you have the required skills and experience for the role, please send through your CV asap for consideration.

Please note, due to the number of responses we receive we are unfortunately unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the events sector.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all incoming event inquiries, providing detailed proposals and quotations.
• Conduct venue tours and effectively showcase facilities to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and secure event bookings, ensuring optimal utilization of venue space and services.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement effective sales and promotional strategies.
• Work closely with the operations and catering teams to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management.

• Proven experience in event sales, venue sales, or a related hospitality sales role.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of event management principles and venue operations.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with a diverse range of clients.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for sales and customer service.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by business needs.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.

Exhibition Sales Executive- B2B Events

Central London Office - Hybrid working, 3 days in the office

Base Salary up to £30,000+ Commission+ Benefits

A well-established and rapidly growing B2B media and events company is seeking an experiencedSales Executive to join its commercial Sponsorship Sales team. In this role as anExhibition Sales Executive, youll receive full training on selling event exhibition.

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• Reaching out to senior decision makers by email, Linkedin and telephone to commence conversations about forthcoming global events.
• Build relationships with potential representatives to grow own portfolio of clients, with the aim of booking delegates onto events.
• Take ownership of the sales process, including building and overseeing pipelines on the CRM.
• Take control of Pre-Event Questionnaires.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Educated to bachelor's degree level.
• Previous customer-facing experience in an office-based role is essential.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Must have own transport and driving license.
• UK Passport holder and able to travel internationally several times per year.

• Reaching out to senior decision makers by email, Linkedin and telephone to commence conversations about forthcoming global events.
• Build relationships with potential representatives to grow own portfolio of clients, with the aim of booking delegates onto events.
• Take ownership of the sales process, including building and overseeing pipelines on the CRM.
• Take control of Pre-Event Questionnaires.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Educated to bachelor's degree level.
• Previous customer-facing experience in an office-based role is essential.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Must have own transport and driving license.
• UK Passport holder and able to travel internationally several times per year.

• Identify and engage new business opportunities
• Create and deliver digital marketing campaigns
• Manage CRM and lead tracking
• Support client retention and upselling
• Represent the firm at events and networking sessions

• Experience in business development or marketing (professional services a plus)
• Strong research, content creation, and digital skills
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Results-driven, hands-on, and great with people