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Sales Executive (UK Market - Fast Track Progression To Event Director)
2/18/2026
The Sales Executive will be responsible for researching and identifying UK-based exhibitors and sponsors, speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers daily to pitch tailored exhibition and sponsorship solutions. This role involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close while consistently hitting and exceeding revenue targets.
Salary
26000 - 30000 GBP
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
At Business Show Media, we organise some of the world’s largest business events, focused on empowering SMEs and startups. Our mission is to connect businesses with the tools they need to succeed—a commitment recognised with the 2024 Best Contribution to Sector award.
We’re also proud to be recognised as 'Employer of the Year' for the dedication our leadership team shows in creating an inclusive, ethical workplace that offers outstanding opportunities for our team, such as global travel and rewarding team trips.
We host The Business Show along with events like Going Global Live, The B2B Marketing Expo, White Label Expo, The CPD Expo and Retrain Expo across the US, UK, Asia and Australia. Based in the centre of Bristol, we’re growing quickly and looking for passionate professionals to join our team.
About the Role
<p><strong>Sales Executive (UK Market - Fast Track Progression To Event Director)</strong></p><p>Location: Bristol (Office-Based)<br>Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30am – 5:30pm<br>Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 basic, plus uncapped commission<br>Realistic OTE Year 1: £55,000 – £65,000, Top Performers £100k +<br>Progression: Fast-track to Director level</p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Business Show Media produces some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and senior decision-makers with the tools and networks they need to scale.</p><p>With international events across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, we specialise in developing high-performing sales professionals into senior leaders and directors.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We’re hiring a Sales Executive to focus on the UK market, selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages across our portfolio of major business events.</p><p>This is a full-cycle, high-performance sales role with structured training and clear targets. It is designed for ambitious individuals who want rapid progression into senior commercial roles and ultimately Director-level positions.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li><p>Researching and identifying UK-based exhibitors and sponsors</p></li><li><p>Speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers daily</p></li><li><p>Pitching tailored exhibition and sponsorship solutions</p></li><li><p>Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close</p></li><li><p>Hitting and exceeding revenue targets</p></li><li><p>Working closely with senior sales leaders for development</p></li></ul><p><strong>Earnings & Progression</strong></p><ul><li><p>£26,000 – £30,000 basic salary</p></li><li><p>Uncapped commission</p></li><li><p>Realistic Year 1 OTE: £55,000 – £65,000</p></li><li><p>Clear fast-track progression to Senior Sales → Event Director</p></li><li><p>Performance-based promotions (not time-based)</p></li><li><p>International travel opportunities</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ambitious and target-driven individuals</p></li><li><p>Confident communicators</p></li><li><p>Motivated by high earnings and rapid progression</p></li><li><p>Bristol-based or able to commute daily</p></li></ul><p>If you’re looking for a serious sales career with director-level progression, this is your opportunity.</p>
Key Skills
SalesProspectingExhibition Space SalesSponsorship SalesFull Cycle SalesTarget AchievementCommunicationBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementPitchingNegotiation
Categories
SalesManagement & Leadership
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