Marcus Evans is a global business intelligence and event marketing company with 49 offices across 20+ countries. Through our Summits division, we deliver high-level, pre-qualified one-to-one meetings between senior decision makers and leading solution providers. Our clients include C-level executives from 98% of Fortune 1000 companies across sectors such as healthcare, finance, technology, energy, and legal.
We are hiring for a Trainee Manager / Account Executive positions based in London for a structured 6–9 month development program, followed by relocation to India (Hyderabad or Mumbai) depending on business needs and candidate performance.
This pathway is designed for individuals aiming to accelerate their sales career in a region with significant growth potential.
Phase 1: London Training & Production (Months 1–6/9)
During the London phase, you will:
Prospect and build relationships with C-level executives across Asia-focused Summits.
Drive new business through high-activity outreach (phone, email, LinkedIn).
Conduct structured needs-analysis and convert opportunities into revenue.
Close high-value Summit partnership deals.
Maintain strict KPI discipline and CRM accuracy.
Participate in intensive sales coaching, tape reviews, and weekly performance development.
Attend international Summits when needed.
This phase is designed to assess both sales performance and early leadership potential.
Phase 2: Relocation to India (Hyderabad or Mumbai)
After the London phase, subject to successful performance against agreed targets, you will transition permanently to our established India operations.
In India, responsibilities will include:
Driving new business for Asia-region Summits.
Building repeat business and managing long-term relationships.
Maintaining consistent KPI standards and pipeline growth.
Contributing to the development of the regional sales operation.
Important:
There is potential for you to assume a more senior role in India, based on performance, leadership capability, and business requirements. This will be determined through clear performance metrics.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of successful B2B or B2C sales experience.
Experience selling high-value services or solutions is preferred.
Confident, proactive communicator with strong cold-calling ability.
High emotional intelligence and strong questioning skills.
Disciplined hunter mentality with relationship-building ability.
Strong organization and time management.
Must be fully committed to relocating to India after the London phase.
Ideal for candidates planning a long-term move back to India or open to building their career in the region.
Compensation & Relocation Structure
London Phase
Competitive London salary structure with base + guaranteed onboarding commission.
Uncapped commission on monthly revenue.
Business travel opportunities to major international Summit destinations.
India Phase
Upon relocation:
Compensation will transition to an India-based package aligned with internal structures and local market levels.
Commission and incentives follow the India Summits model.
Top performers may be eligible for expanded responsibilities and corresponding compensation progression.
Relocation support provided, including:
Initial accommodation allowance
Limited moving support
Full onboarding into the India office
Specific India compensation details will be finalized during later interview stages to ensure alignment with business requirements and local benchmarks.
Development & Training Path
Extensive onboarding and sales training in London.
Daily coaching from senior leadership.
Weekly tape reviews and live-call training.
Access to global LMS and advanced sales development tools.
Exposure to enterprise-level sales cycles and C-suite negotiations.
Marcus Evans is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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It's been more than 30 years since entrepreneur and Chairman of the Group, Marcus Evans, launched the first of his businesses. Today, the Group has grown into one of the world's leading business information companies, delivering intelligent and strategic information to forward-thinking Companies at more than 1000 events globally each year.
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With this wealth of experience at our core, the marcus evans portfolio is now as diverse and successful as the people that help deliver it: marcus evans Summits, Conferences, Forums & Professional Training, The Hospitality Group (THG), The Artists Partnership, Linguarama and Ipswich Town Football Club.
Where and Who We Are
We're located in more than 60 countries worldwide and currently employ around 3,000 people. We've earned our place as a global leader in business intelligence, with our sophisticated lead qualification, face-to-face facilitation and process discipline.
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Our mission, vision and values are our constant; the backbone of our organization in its entirety. It's these principles that drive us as individuals and as a Company to help our clients succeed - every. single. day.
Why We Matter
We matter to business because we've remained contemporary. There continues to be a strategic place for us in the market; there's a relevancy to what we do for businesses globally. In a nutshell, we help clients achieve their strategic goals by providing market intelligence that’s nearly impossible to find alone, when time and resources are limited. We craft products that help clients drive their organisation’s growth in a more timely, and cost effective way. We listen to what our clients tell us, so we too continue to develop our capabilities for them. That's our secret. We listen and we act! We’re well known for the quality of our offerings.
