Business Show Media

International Event Sales Executive (US Markets)

Business Show Media  •  £27k - £85k/yr  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

International Event Sales Executive (US Markets)

Location: Bristol (Office-based)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 9:00pm (aligned with US markets)
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 base (DOE) + uncapped commission
OTE (Year 1): £55,000 - £65,000
Top Performers: £85,000+
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media is a global events company behind some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions. We connect entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders with the ideas, tools, and networks they need to scale.

With flagship events in London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore, we’re continuing to expand our international sales teams to fuel rapid global growth.

The Role

This is a full-cycle sales role focused on selling exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities to businesses targeting US and international markets

You’ll manage qualified leads from first contact through to close, building strong relationships with exhibitors and sponsors across our global portfolio. High performers will have clear progression opportunities into senior sales, account management, or event management roles.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing the full sales cycle from qualified lead to close

  • Selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages for international business events

  • Engaging senior decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn

  • Conducting needs analysis and presenting tailored event solutions

  • Building and managing a strong pipeline to exceed revenue targets

  • Collaborating with business development, marketing, and event teams

  • Attending live international events and supporting onsite sales activity

Who This Role Is For

This role suits ambitious, driven sales professionals who enjoy a fast-paced, target-focused environment and want to earn uncapped commission.

You are:

  • Confident, persuasive, and comfortable selling over the phone

  • Commercially minded with a results-driven attitude

  • Resilient when handling objections and closing deals

  • Interested in business, entrepreneurship, and global events

  • Motivated by commission and clear career progression

  • Able to work 12:00pm–9:00pm to align with US clients

  • Based in the UK and able to work full-time from the office

Previous sales experience is beneficial but not essential - full training is provided.

What We Offer

  • £27,000 - £30,000 base salary

  • Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £55,000 - £65,000)

  • Top performers earning £80,000+

  • Structured sales and product training

  • Clear career progression pathways

  • International travel to major global events

  • Supportive, high-energy team culture

  • Regular incentives, rewards, and team socials

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to fast-track your sales career in a global events business and gain exposure to international markets, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build world-class business events worldwide.

Business Show Media

About Business Show Media

At Business Show Media, we organise some of the world’s largest business events, focused on empowering SMEs and startups. Our mission is to connect businesses with the tools they need to succeed—a commitment recognised with the 2024 Best Contribution to Sector award.

We’re also proud to be recognised as 'Employer of the Year' for the dedication our leadership team shows in creating an inclusive, ethical workplace that offers outstanding opportunities for our team, such as global travel and rewarding team trips.

We host The Business Show along with events like Going Global Live, The B2B Marketing Expo, White Label Expo, The CPD Expo and Retrain Expo across the US, UK, Asia and Australia. Based in the centre of Bristol, we’re growing quickly and looking for passionate professionals to join our team.

Industry
Events & Trade Shows
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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