The posting
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, driven sponsorship and exhibition sales manager with a passion for selling to and managing key client accounts, for both new launches and established events. This amazing opportunity is within a leading and rapidly evolving energy portfolio for Clarion Events including Enlit Asia and Future of the Grid.
By working closely with marketing and production to coordinate a strategy to maximise event success, your objective would be to exceed sales revenue targets for each event and introduce new revenue from as wide a pool of potential sponsors and exhibitors as possible. In addition, you will look to maintain and develop excellent customer relations and have a thorough understanding of the markets you are selling into.
What's involved
- Selling sponsorship and exhibition for conferences and space for exhibitions, over the telephone and face to face
- Researching and conducting sales campaigns to attract sponsorship
- Working closely with functional teams to maximize sales opportunities and promotion
- Following up marketing-led campaigns via telephone and email
- Attend competitive events and industry trade shows for business development
- Build relationships and contacts with new accounts to create new revenue opportunities from untapped markets
- Be able to develop and deliver accurate sales updates via weekly sales meetings and within project meetings
At the show:
- Face-to-face networking and business development
- Build relationships with conference sponsors and delegates
- Execute successful rebooking campaigns
What you’ll need
- A track record of sales performance, particularly face to face, including: objection handling, negotiation, relationship building, problem solving
- 1-7 years’ relevant experience within media sales; conferences or exhibitions preferred
- Ideally experience in both physical and digital events
- Proven experience in closing high value sponsorship deals
- Confidence in conversing with VP and C-level prospects at peer-to-peer level
- Demonstration of excellent market and product knowledge
- Enthusiasm, commitment to the role, and pro-activity
- Outstanding communication skills – especially listening and conversation skills
- The ability to understand business issues and spot opportunities
- Effective organisation and time management
- The ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Driven by targets and a desire to succeed
- A tenacious ‘can do’ approach to
- Assertiveness and confidence
What we offer
- Comprehensive training
- Career development opportunities
- A market-leading portfolio that you can have confidence and belief in
- The opportunity to exceed targets and demonstrate your true capabilities
Think you have what it takes to succeed? Apply now



