Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class Airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.
With new exciting opportunities on the horizon and the business expanding fast, Farnborough International is always looking to strengthen its world class team.
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Sales Executive
At Farnborough International we are known for running one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious airshows. Whilst we will continue to build on every airshow, we’re also on a journey to become more than this.
Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.
Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class team by recruiting a Sales Executive to work closely with the Sales Manager to deliver sales targets for Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) and Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS).
The Role
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role involves prospecting and winning new business, key account management as well as achieving up selling opportunities. You will be working at all times with the CRM system and online exhibitor portal delivering the highest levels of client handling and management.
Due to the nature of aerospace events, the Exhibitions Department functions on a two-year cycle for FIA duties to cover the full two-year period however you will be working on other Aerospace events throughout this period.
The Candidate
Your role is key to driving the exhibitor sales operation to meet sales targets to include repeat business and prospecting of new clients, therefore experience and confidence selling to industry people at all levels is a must.
You have strong customer focus skills with an excellent telephone manner and the desire to build pipeline through prospecting including cold calling.
You will have the relevant working knowledge of Microsoft Word for word processing software and Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet software.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and driven sales executive with the ability to work under pressure and also think outside the box. Key to success with be the incumbents desire to develop and maintain successful business relationships with all prospects.
People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:
Positivity Precision Partnership
The successful candidate will show enthusiasm and energy to embrace our values and foster successful working relationships with our customers, as well as colleagues within the business.How to Apply
Vacancy Location: ShowCentre, Farnborough, Hampshire
Details: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £22,500 rising to £24,500 following successful six month probationary period
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All applicants should apply with a CV and Supporting Statement, which must include salary expectations and location
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