Exhibitions Sales Manager wanted Asap: APPLY HERE
Exhibitions Sales Manager wanted Asap: APPLY HERE
Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Role
Drive revenue through exhibition stand, sponsorship and catalogue sales, working closely with and managing the direct sales team and international sales agents and ensure outstanding customer service to our exhibitors, sponsors and partners. Fully understand the market locally and internationally.
To be responsible for the revenue generation through the direct sales team who sell exhibition stands and sponsorship packages to achieve agreed sales targets.
Sell exhibition space and sponsorships in accordance with set targets to ensure the revenue budget is achieved and exceeded.
Develops long term account relationships through regular calls and visits, offering information on the customer’s sector and sending information
Identifies opportunities for cross-selling for colleagues on other events
To actively seek new customers from all relevant sources including trade press, competitors.
Provide the Event Director with weekly report detailing team activities and forecast.
Monitor sales figures and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to enable senior management to be updated on the progress of the show and sponsorships.
The Person
2-3 years exhibition sales experience
Demonstrates high call rates and good written proposals
Able to report figures and forecast pipeline accurately
Creative thinker – to be able to generate ideas to improve sales, and identify new business opportunities
Analytical skills – competitor and market analysis
An open and honest communicator, is able to work transparently with Event Manager for personal and event success. Apply Now
Source: jobs365
