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Sales Development Representative - Events & Conferences

Handle Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Handle Recruitment is looking for B2B sales professionals to join a global media organization in their events and conferences division.
  • This is a short-term temporary role with the potential for a longer-term contract, offering hybrid working in Central London.
  • The pay rate ranges from £14 to £14.50 per hour, depending on experience, along with opportunities to earn commission.
  • Candidates should have some exposure to B2B sales and a willingness to learn, with experience in making outbound calls and lead generation preferred.
  • Applicants from under-represented backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as the company values equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment is seeking aspiring B2B sales professionals looking to build their career with a global media organisation, focusing on the events and conferences division of the business.

*This is a short-term temporary role initially with the view to extend into a longer term contract. Hybrid working in Central London, pay rate £14ph-£14.50ph dependent on experience + opportunity to earn commission*

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying relevant delegate prospects and delivering a persuasive and compelling case for why they should purchase a ticket to events.
  • Building relationships with delegates, so they see the brand as a key part of their
  • annual calendar and come back to events year-on-year.
  • Meeting and exceeding weekly, monthly and annual revenue targets across your portfolio.
  • Developing an expertise on the agendas and issues of interest to prospective delegates within your assigned sector, with a view to improve conversion rates.
  • Achieving weekly and monthly KPIs including call time and dials outs, set by the Head of Delegate Services Acquisition.
  • Calling and engaging with prospective delegates, providing a clear articulation of the event proposition and obtaining new registrations.
  • Growing an extensive knowledge of the key players and organisations within your assigned sector, with a view to ensuring you have the right people and seniority in the room.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Exposure to working in a B2B sales role.
  • Confidence in making outbound calls to senior clients and working to targets.
  • Research and lead generation skills, particularly over LinkedIn.
  • A willingness to learn and develop a sales career with a business long term.

Please apply now for a further conversation!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.