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Posted 28 July, 2026

Exhibition Sales Executive

Optima Recruitment
GU1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Exhibition Sales Executive Our client is looking for a creative, passionate, and driven person to join their sales team and help expand a growing portfolio of international business events. They require a candidate who thrives on developing new business opportunities across multiple different sectors and is comfortable speaking with senior decision-makers. * Basic salary, £35,000 negotiable depending on experience * OTE £70,000 YEAR 1 – future earnings likely be in the region of £(phone number removed)+ and beyond; uncapped competitive commission package paid monthly + bonuses. * Based in Guildford Job Description: * Working on a number of international B2B exhibitions * Building and managing a constantly developing list of relevant leads of potential exhibiting companies increasing revenue through selling exhibition space and sponsorship * Driving a consistent weekly sales campaign, working toward the annual event sales target. * Managing and updating company CRM system * Introducing and pitching the exhibition to senior decision-makers from SMEs to global corporations through cold calling, as well as to warm existing clients * Managing new and existing exhibitors to help them achieve maximum ROI from events. * Working with internal teams including marketing and operations for the collective delivery of a successful event Person Specification: * Sales experience either B2B or B2C * Professional, motivated and driven personality traits * Entrepreneurial, driven, extremely persuasive, and a people person who is sensitive to cultural differences, having strong communication (written, verbal, email) and team-working skills. * Self-motivated and incredibly well organized, having both the initiative and the ability to work independently and manage their own workload. * Resilient and comfortable talking with senior decision-makers, company CEOs and Presidents, being adaptable and flexible enough to utilize multiple sales approaches to close business. * Strong MS-based IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, and adept in using social media (such as LinkedIn and Xing) to connect with relevant prospects. Additional Information: * Basic salary, £35,000 negotiable depending on experience * OTE £70,000 YEAR 1 – future earnings likely be in the region of £(phone number removed)+ and beyond; uncapped competitive commission package paid monthly + bonuses. * Opportunity for international travel * Casual office attire * Company events