Handle Recruitment is seeking a candidate with an active interest in the events industry and excellent relationship building skills to join a portfolio of B2B travel conferences.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Calling data provided to build travel buyer audiences for tradeshows and one day events
- Attending industry events to build a travel buyer network
- Some account management responsibilities to take ownership of a travel buyer network of contacts
- Working to achieve personal KPI's and targets
- Updating and maintaining current database by sourcing new leads, feeding back lead information changes and building data where needed
- Building an online community via social media, sourcing relevant contacts to add to the database
- Calling data for table sales and award entries
- Liaising with sales and marketing departments to feedback industry news
- Creating a clear understanding of travel buyers' needs and requirements as well as the wider business travel industry
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Aptitude and interest in delegate sales, prior experience with delegate sales and administrative functions is ideal
- Exceptional telephone skills and strong communication skills
- Ability to quickly grasp the workings of CRM, accounting, and business delivery software applications
- Understanding of USP's and competitor events, market trends and developments
- Ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously - strong organizational, coordination, and time management skills
- Computer experience with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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.
