Conference Sales Representative

Conference Sales Representative Position Brief: Sell sponsorship and exhibitor packages to key prospects and accounts within healthcare. Focus on account management and acquiring new clients. Sponsorship deals range from $1,000 – $50,000. Key responsibilities: • Increase sponsorship revenues for a digital healthcare conference. • Identify sponsorship sales opportunities with existing and new accounts. • New business development – proactively identify new opportunities to develop our portfolio. • Field based activity may be required to further develop relationships with client visits. • Convert leads into confirmed business; prepare proposals if and when necessary. • Provide a high level of account management service and strengthen the client relationship. • Working effectively with the organization’s teams - marketing and executive team. • Provide accurate management reports on a bi-weekly basis, event pipelines and account plans. Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience within the life sciences/ insurance/technology space. • Proven experience in a business development role. • Proven record of strategic sponsorship sales. • Passionate customer focused attitude. • Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills. • Excellent negotiation and rapport building skills. • High degree of empathy and business acumen. • Strong drive and ambition. • Good organizational and time management skills. Position Details: Salary: $20 an hour; 1 to 5% incentive on sponsorship closed; Work from home