Graduate Sales Executive

£25,000 base + £35,000–£40,000 OTE (Year 1)

A global events company is looking for ambitious graduates to join its growing Delegate Sales team. The business delivers large-scale, high-profile conferences across industries including AI, Defence, Cosmetics, Technology, Finance, Oil & Gas, Automotive, and more.

Events take place internationally, primarily across the US and Europe, in locations such as Florida, Austin, Savannah, London, Amsterdam, and Lisbon, bringing together senior decision-makers from some of the world’s leading organisations.

The Role

The Graduate Sales Executive will be responsible for selling high-value conference tickets to senior-level executives across multiple industries. This includes engaging directly with C-suite and director-level professionals, such as Chief AI Officers, Heads of Digital, and Heads of Innovation at global corporations.

The role focuses on communicating the value and commercial benefit of attending these events, building long-term client relationships, and managing accounts from initial contact through to onsite event delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Selling delegate passes to C-level and senior executives
• Clearly articulating the value and ROI of attending global conferences
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Managing a personal sales pipeline and working towards targets
• Attending international events to manage delegates onsite
• Representing the company professionally at conferences worldwide

Incentives & Rewards

• Monthly performance raffles for top performers within each team
• Prizes including travel experiences, games consoles, and retail vouchers
• Competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential

Culture

The company offers a young, energetic sales culture. The environment is social, fast-paced, and performance-driven, with regular team activities and events.

• Weekly social drinks
• Christmas and summer parties at premium venues
• Blacktie events and hosted experiences

Career Progression

Clear progression pathways are in place, with opportunities to move into:

• Senior Delegate Sales Executive roles
• Team Leader positions
• Ongoing salary increases linked to performance and target achievement

Candidate Profile

• Graduate or early-career professional
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Target-driven, competitive, and resilient mindset
• Interest in sales, business, and global industries
• Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role

Package

• £25,000 base salary
• £35,000–£40,000 OTE in year one
• Central London office with hybrid working

Apply now or reach out for more information - info@maratalent.co.uk