Sales Executive

Sales Executive – International Events

Location: Bristol (Office-based)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 9:00pm (aligned to USA markets)

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 base DOE + uncapped commission

OTE (Year
1): £55,000 – £65,000

Top Performers: £85,000 +

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Business Show Media delivers some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders with the ideas, tools, and networks they need to grow.

With flagship events across London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore
, we are continuing to scale our international sales teams to support rapid global growth.

This is a full-cycle Sales Executive role focused on selling exhibition and sponsorship solutions to businesses targeting the US and international markets.

You’ll take ownership of qualified leads, manage the full sales process, and build long‑term relationships with exhibitors and sponsors across our global event portfolio. This role also offers clear progression into senior sales, account management, or event management roles
, based on performance.

• Managing the full sales cycle from qualified lead to close
• Selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages for international business events
• Engaging decision‑makers via phone, email, and Linked In
• Conducting needs analysis and presenting tailored event solutions
• Building and managing a strong pipeline to hit and exceed targets
• Working closely with business development, marketing, and event teams
• Attending live international events and supporting onsite sales activity

This role is ideal for ambitious sales professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.

You are:

• Confident and persuasive on the phone
• Commercially minded with a results‑driven attitude
• Comfortable handling objections and closing deals
• Interested in business, entrepreneurship, and global events
• Motivated by commission and clear progression opportunities
• Able to work 12:00pm – 9:00pm to align with US clients
• Based in the UK and able to work full‑time from the office

Previous sales experience is beneficial but not essential – full training provided.

• £27,000 – £30,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £55,000 – £65,000)
• Top performers earning £80,000+
• Structured sales and product training
• Clear progression into senior sales, account management, or event management
• International travel opportunities to major global events
• Supportive, high‑energy team environment
• Regular incentives, rewards, and team socials

If you’re looking to accelerate your sales career within a global events business and want exposure to international markets, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of building world‑class business events.