Exhibition sales and marketing executive

About the role

We're looking for an enthusiastic Exhibition sales and marketing executive to support the delivery of sales and marketing campaigns for international trade shows.

Working closely with an Exhibition sales and marketing manager and the wider Sector Global team, you'll help promote exhibition opportunities to UK businesses, generate sales leads and support campaigns to attract exhibitors and visitors.

Your work will combine telephone and email outreach, digital marketing support and customer service. You'll speak with prospective exhibitors, maintain accurate records and help confirmed exhibitors receive clear, timely information.

This is an opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in exhibitions and international events. You'll gain practical experience across sales, marketing and exhibitor support, with opportunities to grow and develop within the company.

What you'll do

Sales outreach and lead generation

• Deliver telephone and email campaigns to promote exhibition stand sales and visitor attendance.
• Identify prospective exhibitors and generate and qualify sales leads.
• Follow up enquiries and maintain contact with prospects, supporting the manager in achieving team targets.
• Keep clear, accurate records of conversations, opportunities and next steps.

Marketing and promotional support

• Contribute to digital marketing campaigns promoting the events we represent.
• Assist with press activity, promotional materials and other campaign tasks.
• Support visitor recruitment through targeted outreach and follow-up.
• Report on campaign activity and outcomes to help the team improve its approach.

Exhibitor support

• Provide friendly, professional customer service to confirmed exhibitors.
• Assist with pre-show communications, respond to enquiries and help exhibitors find the information they need.
• Support post-show follow-up and gather feedback from participating businesses.
• Work closely with colleagues to keep sales, marketing and exhibitor communications coordinated.

Events and team support

• Attend selected UK events to support sales and marketing activity.
• Attend clients' exhibitions and events as required.
• Help prepare event materials, maintain records and support the team's day-to-day delivery.

What we're looking for

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence speaking with businesses by phone and email.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to make proactive contact with prospective exhibitors and follow up opportunities.
• Enthusiasm to learn about exhibitions, international trade and business events.
• A proactive, reliable and collaborative approach.
• Previous experience in sales or exhibitions would be helpful, but is not essential.

Location and event attendance

This role is based in Clevedon, North Somerset.

You'll attend selected UK events and clients' exhibitions as required to support sales, marketing and exhibitor activity.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a short introduction to recruitment@sectorglobal.com, telling us about your relevant experience, what interests you about exhibitions and international events, and why you'd like to join Sector Global.