Sales Executive

What’s the opportunity?

Are you looking to find a role where you can grow and develop a career in a short space of time, with long-term opportunities? Start a career in a fast-paced environment with unrivalled training and development and clear progression routes.

Whether you have established yourself within sales or you are looking to begin your sales career, we offer a brilliant platform with our tailored training system and bonuses schemes to offer you the perfect opportunity for your next step.

Starting salary of £25,000-£35,000 per annum + uncapped commission. OTE of £50,000 for someone new to sales.

What’s the job?

You will be responsible for generating new business for the company and revenue through sponsorship opportunities for our industry leading events and through exhibition stand sales.

We are looking for ambitious, driven and enthusiastic Sales Executives & Managers to join our organisation with the desire to progress through our system, becoming an integral part of the Fortem International team.

With our international expansion at the forefront of our growth plans, there will be plenty of opportunities to travel with the role once settled and consistent.

Who are Fortem International?

With a portfolio of 36 well-established events, Fortem International is an award winning, globally recognised brand and has established itself as the World’s Largest Independent Trade Exhibition Organiser following a growth rate of 50% over the last 12 months. Doubling the number of employees and opening up new offices in Bristol, London, Singapore, Cayman Islands, Vegas, New York, Texas & Miami.

The success of Fortem International is built on a strong work ethic, passionate culture and the commitment from our talented staff. In the last 5 years alone, our shows and our staff alike have been nominated and won multiple awards, from "UK’s Best Trade Show" to EN Awards" "Best Newcomer".

Main Responsibilities:

• Proactively utilise multiple methods to identify a strong pipeline of new business.
• Bringing in revenue through selling exhibition stand space & sponsorship opportunities.
• Generating interest through social platforms.
• Generating business via cold calling, networking and social selling.
• Working with clients to create a bespoke package to fit their needs.

Required Skills:

• Proactively utilise multiple methods to identify a strong pipeline of new business.
• Bringing in revenue through selling exhibition stand space & sponsorship opportunities.
• Generating interest through social platforms.
• Generating business via cold calling, networking and social selling.
• Working with clients to create a bespoke package to fit their needs.