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Sales Development Representative - Events & Conferences

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £14 - £14.50 per hour
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted 7 days ago

  • Sector: sales
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Danielle Clarke
  • Contact Email: danielle.clarke@handle.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 27 March 2025
  • Job Ref: 55665

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.