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The Sales Executive is responsible for the growth of revenue for each conference allocated within the Sponsorship and Exhibition department. They will report to the Commercial Director and will work closely with all members in various departments such as fulfilment, account executives and managers and our delegate services team. You will be responsible for the acquisition of new and past sponsor s, business partnerships and exhibitors, generating revenue for the company and client events by utilising its profile and status.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for the following:

• Cold calling new potential sponsor and exhibitors and warm calling past clients in order to grow revenue for multiple conferences.
• Researching contacts, marketing opportunities, communications and new business opportunities for various conferences.
• Delivering on the sales strategy and revenue growth for the conferences.
• Over achieving on identified sales targets and communication activity.
• Conducting thorough analysis of potential sponsors and exhibitors.
• Managing, maintaining and developing strong relationships with key clients to deliver increased revenues.
• Producing and executing the marketing plan for sponsorship sales.
• Building new sponsorship propositions that deliver on client objectives.
• Focus on new business development to grow the client base.
• Other Adhoc duties, such as administrative tasks and recording data on our database system.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience, preferably in a cold calling/ telesales environment.
• Results driver and commercially minded.
• Self-motivated.
• Multi-tasker.
• Ability to negotiate confidently on all levels.
• Good knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Salesforce and Pardot experience are a bonus but not a requirement.
• Experience in Events Air is also desirable but not a requirement as training will be provided.
• Must be willing to travel from time to time, both nationally and internationally.

About Conference Partners International:

Conference Partners International shares with you a pioneering knowledge in the fields of professional congress organisation (PCO), meeting and event management and association management. We are an award winning, multi-cultural organisation bringing you worldwide know how with local experience.

• Our people are our brand; work for a company with a culture of developing talent and recognising employee worth.
• Work for a multi-award-winning organisation; recognised as a leader in our field.
• World class learning and training opportunities available on a regular basis and a mentor programme to ensure your personal developments are being met.
• Several departments within the one company which offer multiple opportunities for career growth.
• Enjoy the benefits with a great salary package and a social programme.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with employees from all over the world and from various different professional backgrounds.
• Global opportunities with employees encouraged to work across borders and explore new destinations.
• Network and build relations with the most influential in the industry at both national and international events.
• Early finish on the last Friday of the month.
• Our Birthday present to you is a day off.

If you are interested in this position, please send a recent CV and cover letter to Gillian Mahon – gillian.mahon@conferencepartners.ie

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