Sales Executive - OpenRoom

WHO WE ARE:

OpenRoom has been established for over 20 years and has recently sold a majority shareholding to CloserStill Media, an international exhibitions company. Our offices are in West London and the roles are office based with international travel.

We have exciting growth plans over the next two to three years and are looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our award-winning teams. OpenRoom Events is a b2b event organiser specialising in the format of 1-2-1 meetings and networking in the retail, veterinary, dental and pharmacy markets worldwide.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

OpenRoom is looking for a Sales Executive to join our Sales team in London. A graduate with a year’s worth of sales experience (not necessarily in events).

THE ROLE

• To sell supplier attendance packages at our events

• Develop new business by sourcing leads using a variety of methods (LinkedIn, web, competitors, attending industry events etc.)

• Contribute to the overall event development: source conference speakers, monitor industry trends, work with partners

• Use LinkedIn effectively to generate maximum exposure for our events

• Work with the marketing team to create a communication plan for your events and think of creative ways to promote our events

• Build strong relationships with clients and provide exceptional customer support

• Attend our events as part of the onsite event management team

ABOUT YOU

• Strong people skills

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Pays attention to detail

• Keen to learn

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to think creatively

• Prepared to input into other areas of the business (marketing, operations etc)

• A team player – we're a close-knit team that demands flexibility and a can-do approach.

• Travelling to the company’s events all over the world as part of the onsite event team

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorships.

OpenRoom Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and is committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.