via indeed · 19 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Event Sales Executive — B2B Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales

Fortem Expo
Soho Full-time Remote
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About Fortem International
Fortem International is one of the world's leading independent organisers of trade exhibitions. Our London team manages the sale of sponsorship and exhibition space across an international portfolio of B2B events. This is a performance\-driven sales role suited to candidates who are motivated by clear targets and rewarded for results.

The role
The Event Sales Executive is responsible for generating new business through outbound, consultative selling. The majority of the role involves contacting businesses both nationally and internationally by telephone and email to sell exhibition stands and sponsorship packages, working to defined daily and monthly targets from our London office. Commission is uncapped and directly reflects individual sales performance.

Key responsibilities

  • Generating new business through outbound calls, email and professional networking

  • Selling exhibition stands and high\-value sponsorship packages to national and international clients

  • Managing a personal sales pipeline through our CRM and working to agreed targets

  • Developing long\-term relationships with returning exhibitors and sponsors

  • Attending and representing the company at live events in the UK, USA and Europe
Essential requirements
  • A minimum of 12 months' B2B or telephone\-based sales experience, with a demonstrable record of meeting or exceeding targets

  • Confidence and consistency in conducting a high volume of outbound sales calls

  • Strong communication, negotiation and relationship\-building skills

  • A self\-motivated, organised approach to managing a sales pipeline

  • The ability to work on\-site at our London office full\-time (this is not a remote or hybrid position)

  • The right to work in the UK; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship

  • Educated to A\-level standard or equivalent (a degree is not required)
What we offer
  • Basic salary from £30,000, dependent on experience

  • Uncapped commission, with a realistic on\-target earnings of £60,000–£100,000\+ for strong performers

  • A structured progression path into senior sales and management roles

  • Dedicated lead\-generation support

  • International travel to events across the USA and Europe

  • Incentives including event tickets, hospitality and experiences

  • Gym membership allowance, auto\-enrolment pension, and regular company social events
Pay: £30,000\.00\-£35,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Gym membership
Work Location: In person

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