Graduate Sales Executive - Life Sciences

Launch your sales career - join an industry leader with a fantastic culture.

About Our Client

My client is a fast-growing business intelligence provider and established events business. They work across the Life Science, HR, and Construction sectors, providing over 300 world-class events each year. Their mission is to support the industry through their extensive event portfolios and data products.

Job Description

As a Delegate Sales Executive, you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Identify and target potential delegates through various channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Conduct sales calls and meetings to promote our events.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective sales strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Delegate Sales Executive candidate will have the following:

• Achieved a 2:1 degree or above, preferably related to life sciences.
• Aim to beat any target set and want to develop professionally.
• Hard-working nature and ambition.
• Thrive in a commercial environment.
• Ability to think quickly under pressure.
• Eager to learn.
• Confidence when speaking to C-Level executives.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

£26,000 Basic with a realistic year 1 OTE of up to £38,000 - uncapped bonus structure.

• Well-being bonuses such as a personal learning budget, mindfulness sessions in the office, employee assistance programme, and well-being champions.
• Private health and life insurance.
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2/3 days a week in the office.
• A range of different social clubs such as book club, parents support network, five-a-side, chess club, and more.
• 1 extra day of annual leave each year, up to 30 days of annual leave (not including public holidays).
• Access to the Wader Hub benefits platform which includes retail, gym, hospitality, and wellness discounts.
• Volunteer day (we offer all our employees the chance to take a day on us to get out there and do some good).
• Monthly awards and social events (sports days, karaoke nights, theatre trips, cooking courses, you name it).
• Sabbatical options after 2 and 5 years.
• Opportunities for professional education sponsorship.
• Access to individual career coaching to develop your career from day one.