Delegate Sales Executive - Defence

Delegate Sales Executive – Defence
Chelmsford
24k Base, Uncapped 36k OTE + Executive Benefits
  
As a leading provider of intelligence, insights and information focused on the defence sector, our firmly established client delivers a sector-leading portfolio of international events. Due to business growth, they now have an immediate opening for a Delegate Sales Executive to join a high-performing team based in Chelmsford.
  
As a Delegate Sales Executive, you will:  

• Undertake research and utilise leads to develop prospective accounts
• Utilise phone, email, and social media for prospect outreach
• Sell delegate participation packages across a portfolio of events
• Liaise with contacts at a variety of international companies (military and tech-focused)
• Work closely with sponsorship teams to maximise opportunities
• Take full conference briefs to fully understand events
• Maintain accurate records

The ideal Delegate Sales Executive will possess the following skills and traits:  

• Degree level education
• Previous sales, telesales, or call centre experience (preferred)
• Confidence
• Personality
• Eagerness to learn
• Excellent communications skills
• Inquisitive nature
• An interest in the defence sector

The successful Delegate Sales Executive will be offered:  

• A base salary of 24k 
• An uncapped commission scheme
• International travel
• 28 days PTO
• Rapid career progression
• Ongoing training
• A sociable and lively team
• Social activities

The Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services to the technology sector throughout the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.