Sales Executive Event Industry

Sales Executive Event Industry

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Events & Experiential Marketing
Experience: 3 to 8 Years
Location: Pune
Department: Sales & Business Development

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, target-oriented, and confident Sales Executive to join our growing Event Management & Experiential Marketing team.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for sales, client acquisition, networking, and events, with the ability to generate new business opportunities and convert leads into successful event projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through cold calling, references, networking, social media, and market research.
• Identify and approach potential clients for corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, weddings, brand activations, and other events.
• Understand client requirements and suggest suitable event solutions.
• Handle the complete sales cycle from lead generation to negotiation and closure.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations, and commercial offers.
• Conduct client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Coordinate with the event planning and execution team to ensure smooth project handover.
• Follow up regularly with prospects and maintain accurate lead updates in the CRM.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets and revenue goals.
• Keep track of market trends, competitor activities, and new business opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM in Sales or Marketing will be an advantage.
• 14 years of experience in Sales / Business Development, preferably in the Event Management, Advertising, Hospitality, Media, or Experiential Marketing industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong convincing, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Confident in handling B2B clients and corporate decision-makers.
• Good networking and relationship-building skills.
• Target-oriented with a strong desire to achieve results.
• Comfortable with client meetings and field visits.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and CRM software.
• Candidates with an existing corporate/client network will be preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary + Attractive Incentives
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work on exciting corporate and large-scale events
• Exposure to leading brands and corporate clients
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Career growth in the Event & Experiential Marketing industry

Key Skills

Event Sales | Business Development | Lead Generation | B2B Sales | Corporate Sales | Client Acquisition | Client Relationship Management | Negotiation | Event Management | CRM | Field Sales | Target Achievement