Junior Sponsorship Sales Executive London, England
Job description
Junior Sponsorship Sales Executive
A bit about us
This is your opportunity to join a London based, dynamic and growing sales team, where you'll receive first class training to help you develop both yourself, and your sales ability. We are a B2B event agency who have a highly successful portfolio of industry leading events in the eCommerce and Tech Sector across key European cities including London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Stockholm and Barcelona, working with household names such as MAC Cosmetics, Nike, Selfridges, H&M, Coca Cola, Gucci + more.
A bit about the work environment
You will be joining a modern, forward-looking, inclusive company, with an unparalleled work environment, based in the heart of the city. We believe that our employees are our first clients and we don't say that lightly!
Successful candidates that make it through our selection process will enjoy weekly socials, free micro filtered coffee, organic teas and beer/cider/wine which is available to our employees throughout the day! There is also a communal area with a pool table, ping pong and a lounge area, for you to relax after a long successful day at work.
You will also be joining a growing but intimate team, where culture fit and enjoying coming to work everyday is a priority for us.
A bit about the job
We are looking for a Junior Sponsorship Sales Executive with a proven track record to join this fast-growing young business working within the e-commerce and retail sector. You will be selling across our portfolio of 11 established Retail/e-Commerce themed events in addition to 3 launch events.
We are looking for a commercially driven candidate with an entrepreneurial mindset who is looking to make the next step in their career into an autonomous role with large amounts of responsibility. We are dynamic, innovative and young which gives you unrivalled opportunities for development, personal growth, travel and succession! As a fast growing company that is growing at a high double digit YoY, there is lots of scope to grow within the business and your voice will be heard from day 1.
A bit about you
The successful candidate will have the following attributes
- Self starter with an unmistakable entrepreneurial attitude and driven by success
- Strong rapport building skills with clients and colleagues. Ability to work well within inter departmental teams
- A minimum of 1-2 years experience in B2B Sales - (Event/Sponsorship Sales is a Bonus)
- A strong work ethic, with an ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to go into the market and generate revenue from new clients and new sectors whilst managing existing key accounts
- Must understand the value of building strong long term relationships with clients to maximise the revenue earning capacity
- Basic tech skills required to gain proficiency with various cloud based tools that we utilise i.e Google Apps, Hubspot, Docusign etc
- Should display resilience and adaptability whilst working under pressure
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to manage workloads, prioritise effectively and draw on resources available to complete tasks at hand
- Skilled at influencing decision makers and networking at a senior level
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly, logically and persuasively
Key Responsibilities
- Excel in securing sponsorship revenues
- Develop, maintain and expand relationships with clients across the industry
- Manage the sale from lead generation to on-site delivery at the event
- Liaise closely with colleagues across the team
- Account management of leading sponsors
- Keep an eye on new and upcoming trends and feed information back to the production team
- Maintain and manage an up to date pipeline at all times
- Represent Savant Events in line with the core values of the company
If all goes well and you land the job, you will receive:
- Up to 10% commission on all sales.
- An office iMac for work purposes.
- Opportunity to travel to European and North American events, including Barcelona, Stockholm, Munich, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Toronto, New York and Berlin (flights and accommodation paid for)
- Training and development.
- Work from home Wednesdays - Hybrid Working
- Weekly Socials and a stocked fridge with Wine, Beer or Cider (or all three!).
- Relaxed communal area with a lounge, pool table and ping pong.
- Chance to grow your skills and career and achieve quick progression.
- Supportive and fun work environment.
Location
The office is located in central London, a stone’s throw from Euston Station.
Salary
Base salary is £28-32K depending on experience with OTE earnings of £85K (first year).
When do I need to apply?
All applications must be received by 22nd September to be considered, with an expected start date of 9th October 2023
Good Luck!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Experience:
- B2B sales: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Permission to work in the uk ? (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/09/2023
Reference ID: 4044454
Expected start date: 02/10/2023
