Sales Executive (UK Market - Fast Track Progression To Event Director)
Location: Bristol (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 basic, plus uncapped commission
Realistic OTE Year 1: £55,000 – £65,000, Top Performers £100k +
Progression: Fast-track to Director level
About the Company
Business Show Media produces some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and senior decision-makers with the tools and networks they need to scale.
With international events across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, we specialise in developing high-performing sales professionals into senior leaders and directors.
The Role
We’re hiring a Sales Executive to focus on the UK market, selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages across our portfolio of major business events.
This is a full-cycle, high-performance sales role with structured training and clear targets. It is designed for ambitious individuals who want rapid progression into senior commercial roles and ultimately Director-level positions.
What You’ll Be Doing
Researching and identifying UK-based exhibitors and sponsors
Speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers daily
Pitching tailored exhibition and sponsorship solutions
Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
Hitting and exceeding revenue targets
Working closely with senior sales leaders for development
Earnings & Progression
£26,000 – £30,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission
Realistic Year 1 OTE: £55,000 – £65,000
Clear fast-track progression to Senior Sales → Event Director
Performance-based promotions (not time-based)
International travel opportunities
Who We’re Looking For
Ambitious and target-driven individuals
Confident communicators
Motivated by high earnings and rapid progression
Bristol-based or able to commute daily
If you’re looking for a serious sales career with director-level progression, this is your opportunity.
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.
