Sales Account Executive

Title: Sales Account Executive

Salary: £25,000 + commission

Location: Central London (WFH on Fridays)

We are looking for a Sales Account Executive/ Account Manager who will help achieve ambitious growth forecasts through delegate sales to financial institutions and sponsorship sales to consultants and technology vendors. Our client has delivered the first conferences ever for the nascent front-office control function in London, New York and Hong Kong, along with events, briefings and reports covering surveillance, conduct risk, culture, financial crime and supervision in financial institutions.

The ideal candidate will have some sales experience or will be looking to launch their career in sales. Previous experience in the sector is not a requirement but an interest and willingness to learn quickly about this market is. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing media business, so an entrepreneurial streak would suit well.

Essential Characteristics

• Must enjoy and be highly motivated by new business development
• Must have a natural sense of responsibility; for their customers, their company and themselves
• Must be highly driven to succeed despite setbacks
• Must be solution orientated in their approach to challenges
• Must enjoy and gain satisfaction from persuading people to try something new
• Must be excited by the prospect of joining a small fast-growing company where they can and need to make a significant impact

Desirable experience

• Success in a new business sales environment in a fast-paced sector e.g., recruitment, media, business information. Experience is not a requirement – our client provides an ideal environment and team structure for the right candidates to supercharge the early stages of their sales career
• An interest in the finance industry