via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Graduate / Entry-Level Delegate Sales Executive – International Events

Fortem Expo
Bristol Full-time
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Why Join Fortem International?

Many of our senior leaders began their careers in entry\-level roles within the business.

At Fortem International, we focus on developing people and promoting from within. This role offers a clear pathway into Sales and/or Marketing \& Communications, depending on your strengths and interests.

If you’re looking to start your career in a growing international events business with real progression opportunities, this is a strong foundation role.

About the Role

This is an entry\-level delegate sales position designed to help you build core commercial and communication skills.

You’ll support attendance growth across our trade exhibitions in the UK, United States, and UAE, speaking with business professionals and helping them understand the value of attending our events.

You’ll receive structured training, ongoing support, and clear development milestones.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Promoting delegate passes via phone, email, LinkedIn, and partnerships

  • Speaking with business professionals about event benefits

  • Supporting campaign outreach alongside the marketing team

  • Building relationships with industry groups and associations

  • Working towards clear and achievable weekly and monthly targets

  • Managing CRM records and maintaining organised follow\-ups

  • Contributing ideas to improve outreach and engagement
Career Progression

This role is designed as a launchpad into multiple career pathways within Fortem.

As you develop, you may progress into:

Sales Pathway:

  • Exhibitor Sales

  • Sponsorship Sales

  • Account Management

  • Revenue ownership roles
Marketing \& Communications Pathway:
  • Campaign Management

  • Email \& LinkedIn Marketing

  • Audience Development

  • Partnership \& Content Marketing
Progression is based on performance, development, and where your strengths are best suited.

What We’re Looking For

  • Interest in starting a career in sales, marketing, or events

  • Confident and professional communicator

  • Positive, motivated, and reliable

  • Organised and comfortable working in a busy office environment

  • Open to feedback and learning

  • Educated to A\-level standard (degree not required)
Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, marketing, or sales is helpful but not essential — full training will be provided.

Salary \& Benefits

  • £26,000–£28,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)

  • Uncapped commission structure

  • Realistic first\-year OTE of £36,000–£38,000

  • Clear progression into Sales and/or Marketing roles

  • Structured training and ongoing development

  • Performance\-related incentives

  • International travel opportunities

  • Gym membership allowance

  • Pension scheme

  • Modern Bristol office with excellent transport links

  • Regular team socials and company events
Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: £26,500\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Gym membership
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bristol, Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:
  • Bristol, Bristol (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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