Sales Executive - Events

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Sales Recruitment
Ascot
Berkshire
United Kingdom
£25,000 basic + £10,000 OTE in Year 1
Aimee Reynolds
03-10-2025 02:08 PM

Sales Executive – Events – Ascot
Salary: £25,000 basic + £10,000 OTE in Year 1 (not guaranteed, uncapped commission)

The Role

A prestigious events company is seeking an ambitious and motivated Sales Executive to join their growing team. This role is being advertised by an employment agency on behalf of our client, a company based in Ascot.

You will be responsible for selling a variety of event packages to both corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals. This role combines outbound sales, account management, and face-to-face client interaction at events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a target-driven Sales Executive looking to progress their career in event sales.

Hours of Work: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (with one day per week from home). Weekend event work required approximately once per month, with time off in lieu.

What’s In It For You

  • £25,000 basic salary

  • Uncapped commission structure – £10,000 OTE in Year 1 (not guaranteed). Some new starters have achieved £15,000–£17,000 in their first year

  • Annual basic salary reviews

  • 24 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

  • Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (1 day per week working from home)

  • Time off in lieu for working weekend events (approx. 1 per month)

  • Golf club corporate membership

  • Complimentary tickets to sporting events

  • Life assurance and income protection

  • Free parking and meals on event days

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

  • Paid time off for volunteering

  • A supportive and rewarding sales environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively contact inbound leads and convert them into sales

  • Sell a wide range of event packages to B2B and B2C clients

  • Attend events and meet clients face-to-face to build long-term relationships

  • Provide a first-class customer experience at all times

  • Upsell and cross-sell to maximise revenue opportunities

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets

  • Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment

  • Ambitious, driven, and motivated by results

Location: Ascot (free on-site parking provided)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with one day per week from home. Occasional weekend work (approx. once per month) with time off in lieu.

Apply now with your CV to be considered for this Sales Executive opportunity.

This role is being advertised by an employment agency on behalf of a client. All information has been provided by our client and is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of advertising.

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