My Client are event branding. They provide a range of branding solutions to event organisers, specialising in mass participation events. My client works with clients to design and deliver world-class and engaging event branding.

My Client is looking to grow its Commercial Team and to bring in a new individual to specifically focus on developing further revenue and profit streams in the Charity Sector.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, creative and ambitious Direct Sales Specialist with a ‘can do’ attitude, working with my clients in house Fulfilment, Product Design and Artwork Teams.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Business Development

Identify new event sectors and clients

Work with your colleagues to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.

Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.

Input into resource planning for events team across portfolio of events throughout the year

Weekly reporting of key issues/milestones/delivery dates/installs and new projects

Where required attend events.

The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Experience of selling into the Charity Sector, specifically events participation would be advantageous but not essential.

• Print experience is advantageous but not essential.

• The Ability to Sell

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and hunger for business development and surpassing sales targets

• Whilst there will be elements of account management and marketing, these are not the priority skills required by the business at this time.

• Understanding the technical product specification is important, as is the ability to create an overall ‘solution sale’ for customers. This suggests that the successful candidate will be able to manage complexity and have strong influencing skills across a number of stakeholder types.

• Excellent organisational skills, and meticulous use of our CRM System

• Operational awareness

• Thrives in a high pressure environment, working to deadlines

• Analytical, calm, creative with good communication skills whilst being tenacious

• Ability to prioritise

• Fabulous Interpersonal Skills

This is a full time permanent position offering a salary of up to £30K pa DOE.