Event Sales Executive – North County Dublin

Overview:

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen with in our Company.  We are passionate about running events whether large or small, business or consumer based in Ireland or further afield and wish to hire an internal Sales Executive due to company expansion.  The successful candidate will be expected to work across our full Event Portfolio in Ireland and abroad in exhibition stand sales.  If you are passionate about events and feel you have what it takes to work with this dynamic and growing company we would like to hear from you.

The core role of Sales Executive will involve stand sales at our events to the corporate and consumer markets.  Reporting to the Sales Manager, the key tasks for the role include but are not limited to:-

·         Follow-up calls and feedback;

·         To research and develop a list of potential exhibitors when required;

·         Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential sponsors and exhibitors;

·         Keep precise records of conversations with all clients, sponsors and exhibitors;

·         Update the company database as required;

·         Raise booking forms for sponsors and exhibitors once sales agreement has been reached;

·         Building & maintaining relationships and networking;

·         Sell by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions

·         Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analysing sales options

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

 The successful candidate will have:-

·         Be Educated to degree level

·         Have the ability to build a natural rapport with people

·         Be a team player who is enthusiastic, bright and has a can-do attitude

·         Have the ability to think on their feet in a competitive market

·         Have the confidence to talk to key decision makers

·         Have a good telephone manner

·         Have Sales experience in B2B or exhibition sales desirable but not necessary as training will be provided.

Sales Executive Skills and Qualifications:  Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Negotiation & Prospecting Skills, Meeting Sales Goals, Creativity, Sales Planning, Independence, Motivation for Sales