Graduate Sales Executive £40K OTE - No Prior Experience Required
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Specification - Delegate Sales Executive
Graduate Role - NO PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
A bit about us
As a recent graduate, this is your opportunity to join a London based, dynamic and growing sales team, where you'll receive first class training to help you develop both yourself, and your sales ability. We are a B2B event agency who have a highly successful portfolio of industry leading events in the eCommerce and Tech Sector across key European cities including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm and Barcelona, working with household names such as MAC Cosmetics, Nike, Selfridges, H&M + more.
A bit about the Work Environment
You will be joining a modern, forward-looking, inclusive company, with an unparalleled work environment, based in the heart of the city. We believe that our employees are our first clients and we don't say that lightly!
Successful candidates that make it through our selection process will enjoy weekly socials, free micro filtered coffee, organic teas and beer/cider/wine which is available to our employees throughout the day! There is also a communal area with a pool table, ping pong and a lounge area, for you to relax after a long successful day at work.
You will also be joining a growing but intimate team, where culture fit and enjoying coming to work everyday is a priority for us.
A bit about the job
The Delegate Sales Representative is responsible for initial outreach and getting high-level retail executives on board for our online retail flagship events. You will have an exciting opportunity to learn about eCommerce, retail and the challenges of the industry. You will also be responsible for selling VIP tickets and delegate passes across our event portfolio, including the established Event Series and upcoming launch events. Reporting directly to our Sales Director you will be expected to meet and exceed agreed goals and targets.
As a delegate sales executive will be given your own events to work on, so the success or failure of this will be down to you. This means from day one you will have real responsibility and involvement in the product. This really is an environment where you get out what you put in, which makes the potential and opportunities vast!
There is also a clearly defined career path with equal opportunity, where your hard work will pay off in the form of promotions and seniority within the business.
A bit about you
Although no experience is required the ideal candidate will be :
- An excellent communicator (both written and verbal).
- Inquisitive and eager to learn more about eCommerce, Supply Chain and Retail.
- Resilient, ambitious and tenacious with a drive for success.
- Comfortable combining a mix of cold calling, Linkedin and email outreach to develop new business relationships with C-Level executives.
- Able to self source leads and work effectively with existing data.
- A great team player.
- Based in London.
- A recent graduate with a minimum 2:1 qualification.
If all goes well and you land the job, you will receive:
- Commission on all sales.
- An office iMac for work purposes.
- Opportunity to travel to European events, including Barcelona, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Berlin (flights and accommodation paid for)
- Training and development.
- Weekly Socials and a stocked fridge with Wine, Beer or Cider (or all three!).
- Relaxed communal area with a lounge, pool table and ping pong.
- Chance to grow your skills and career and achieve quick progression.
- Supportive and fun work environment.
Location
The office is located in central London, a stone’s throw from Euston Station.
Salary
Base salary is 20-22K depending on experience with OTE earnings of 35-40K
When do I need to apply by?
All applications must be received by 17th December 2021 to be considered, with an expected start date of 5th January 2022
Good Luck!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Sales Executive £40K OTE - No Prior Experience Required roles across Savant Events's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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