Business Development & Marketing Executive

We have a new opening for our Wallington based office and we're hoping to fill that role with a strong Business Development and Commercial Executive with experience in the field of events and conferences.
We run and organise a leading industry conference based in the construction industry, we're the biggest in our field and have been leading the way for over 30 years. With Conferences across Europe the US and Dubai we boast market leading developments and professionals the world over will recognise our name.
Your new position will be to take the lead in driving and developing sales for both delegates and sponsorship. Usual office hours of 9-5pm with occasional travel requirements the bulk of the role will be a mixture of Telemarketing and generating Online revenue sources.

Overall responsibilities will include.........
Creating revenue through exhibition, sponsorship and delegate sales.
Generating new revenue sources including advertising.
Promote / market events via website, e-shots, phone, social media and contradeals
Assisting with creation of event / company literature
To amplify and improve database
Enhance event profitability

Ideally for this role we are after somebody who has experience within the events or conference industry. A candidate who can show experience dealing with delegates and advertisers would be great. An understanding of Sales, BD and Marketing would be a great advantage especially in the B2B area.

We want somebody who is articulate and enjoys speaking to different cultures around the world.
A self starter who can identify and follow up on leads and various avenues of exploiting revenue.

Knowledge and understanding of techniques such as PPC and SEO would be a great advantage.

Requirements

For this role we require.......

Excellent communication skills.
Strong Office Administration background
Availability for international travel at times throughout the year.

Salary Range

£26-28000