Sales Executive – Conference Sponsorship and Expo Sales

Job description

We are currently seeking a strong, experienced sales executive who will be responsible for sponsorship and exhibition space sales on three to four annual events across North America. These are prestigious conferences and exhibitions and have credibility and support from leading private sector and government institutions.

Responsibilities

• Selling to existing and potential sponsors and exhibitors to meet and exceed sales revenue targets.
• Cold calling prospects and selling the benefits of sponsoring or exhibiting at the event.
• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key sponsors and exhibitors.
• Researching potential sponsors and securing financial sponsorship from commercial organisations.
• Maintaining telephone contact with key sponsorship contacts to establish their promotional strategies.
• Floorplan management and allocation of expo booth space.
• Keeping abre...