Account Executive supporting the Retail Team at Clarion Events. Engaging sales activities for live events and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Responsibilities
Achieve specified sales targets and performance objectives within the sales team.
Conduct consultative selling (both telephone and face-to-face) to existing, lapsed, and potential new clients to build relationships and maximize revenue.
Maintain a strong sales pipeline through effective lead generation, call management, and relationship building.
Drive new business development in challenging markets and identify new growth areas for sales.
Research and explore untapped sectors for potential new revenue opportunities.
Manage incoming leads and ensure effective communication with colleagues to improve acquisition and conversion rates.
Collaborate closely with the show team to maximize sales opportunities and promotions.
Build and maintain relationships with new accounts to generate revenue from untapped sectors.
Attend and contribute to weekly sales meetings, aligning goals with the team’s strategy.
Continuously develop market and product knowledge by attending competitor events and industry trade shows for business development.
Requirements
Previous experience in a similar sales role within the exhibitions/events industry.
Proficiency with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM system for managing pipelines and lead generation.
Knowledge of the retail sector would be advantageous.
Strong communication skills with an ability to build credibility and trust among clients.
Proven ability to handle objections effectively and close deals.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take responsibility for sales targets and initiatives.
Astute negotiation skills with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.
Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively within a team.
A tenacious, driven individual who thrives in a challenging environment.
Willingness to travel domestic and internationally a few times a year.
Benefits
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
Mentoring Programme
Subsidised Café
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Schemes
Free on-site gym and shower facilities
Free eyesight tests
Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees
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