Russian Speaking Conference Sales Specialist, North London

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, focused and high-performing Conference Sales Professional to join a large London based company. As a Sales Professional you will join one of the Company’s core business sectors and with a proven track record of prospecting for and delivering new business you will achieve individual and sales targets. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a fast-paced and dynamic sales team, work with a truly international client base, develop your sales and negotiation skills across the entire sales cycle while growing alongside the Company.

Main Responsibilities

• Securing new and rebook existing exhibition revenue across one of the portfolio’s international events
• Defining and developing existing and new sales to meet agreed revenue and profit targets
• Achieving and exceeding agreed show and personal targets by direct selling to existing and new clients
• Ensuring full understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements
• Identifying new sales opportunities and developing them into long-term relationships
• Working together with the international offices and the Sales team assigned to the relevant event
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with existing key clients
• Ensuring on-site customer care and re-bookings
• Handling client queries quickly and efficiently maintaining a high standard of client correspondence
• Contributing fully to the on-site preparation and on-site management by working effectively with the Event Team
• Working closely with and support the sales team in all matters concerning the Company’s business
• Carrying out various ad hoc duties as necessary

Requirements

• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• 2+ years of previous experience in sales
• Strong background in telesales
• Project management and organisational skills
• Resilience and adaptability
• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and driven by success
• Enthusiasm for learning and ability to quickly grasp new ideas
• Self-motivated and target oriented
• Ability to prioritise effectively, anticipate obstacles and find effective solutions
• Persuasive and professional on the phone
• Strong rapport building skills with clients and colleagues