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Our client is a leading events business delivering high-profile conferences across the life sciences sector, and they are looking for a driven and ambitious Delegate Sales Executive to join their growing team. £33,000-£35,000 based on experience + OTE £50,000+ South West London | Hybrid Sector: B2B Events / Life Sciences This is a highly commercial, target-driven role focused on bringing senior decision-makers from biotech, pharma, healthcare, academia and investment organisations to their events. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and engaging relevant prospects, building a strong pipeline and converting them into high-value delegates. The RoleDrive delegate sales through proactive outbound activity across phone, email and LinkedInResearch and identify senior decision-makers across biotech, pharma, healthcare, academia and investmentBuild and manage a strong sales pipeline, ensuring targets are consistently achievedQualify prospects and convert them into confirmed event attendeesUse tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo to identify and engage new prospectsConduct market research to identify new companies, industry trends and commercial opportunitiesWork closely with the Sponsorship team to identify target companies and support sponsor campaignsCollaborate with Marketing and Conference Production to ensure the right audiences are being targetedBuild strong relationships with senior executives and key industry contactsMaintain accurate CRM records and reportingAbout You Our client is looking for someone who is super driven, motivated and commercially minded, with a genuine desire to build a successful career in sales. Ideally, the successful candidate will have:1+ years' sales experience within the events/conferences industryA proven track record of working towards and achieving sales targetsStrong outbound sales experience across phone, email and LinkedInExcellent research, prospecting and lead-generation skillsConfidence speaking with senior-level decision-makersExperience working with a CRM system such as SalesforceA highly proactive and resilient approach to salesExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to work at pace, manage multiple campaigns and stay organisedLife sciences experience is desirable but not essential - the key requirement is someone with B2B/event sales experience who is hungry to succeed. The Person This role would suit someone who is ambitious, competitive and genuinely motivated by hitting targets. Our client is looking for someone who isn't afraid to pick up the phone, enjoys building relationships and is constantly looking for new opportunities. In return, this is a great opportunity to join a growing events business, work across established international conferences and develop within a highly commercial sales environment.Apply below today to progress your application! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment is looking for a highly organised and driven Operations Strategy Analyst to provide analytical and project support to the Operations Strategy team at our client's growing sports business. £35,000 to £40,000 based on experience London Based | Hybrid - 3 Days In Office The Client Our client is not your typical sports organisation. They are a global sports business, co-owned by professional athletes, with a mission to celebrate and elevate triathlon like never before. 2026 marks an exciting new chapter. Following the acquisition of Challenge Family and a strategic partnership with World Triathlon, they are expanding their global reach and creating a more connected future for the sport. Looking ahead to 2027, the organisation is focused on delivering an even bigger global event portfolio, elevating the athlete and fan experience, and establishing triathlon as a truly global sports and entertainment property.This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, high-energy and values-driven team, with leadership talent from UFC, RFU, Uber, Meta, ATP and Formula 1, all passionate about building something extraordinary. The Role You'll dive deep into data, identify bottlenecks and help turn high-level strategy into actionable, day-to-day improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting hands-on with data to understand the "why" behind the "what". You'll contribute to ambitious, industry-defining projects, learn through experimentation and help shape the future of triathlon within a fast-paced, growing organisation. Reporting to the Business Strategy Associate, the role is based at our client's London HQ. Key Responsibilities Strategic SupportLead specific strategic projects, such as developing pricing strategies for new events, from data gathering through to the final product.Turn one-off operational tasks into standardised, repeatable processes and documentation.Maintain performance dashboards covering revenue, cost optimisation and efficiency metrics.Analyse operational data to identify trends, opportunities and red flags.Support high-quality presentations and reports for senior and executive audiences, translating data into clear charts and visualisations.Conduct benchmarking and market research against competitors, industry standards and best practices.Project CoordinationAct as the "drumbeat" for strategic initiatives, keeping project trackers updated and deadlines on track.Support the Business Strategy Associate in coordinating with departments to gather requirements and maintain project alignment.Map current-state versus ideal-state processes to identify opportunities for improvement.About You1-2 years' experience in an analytical role such as Operations, Consulting or Strategy, ideally within sports or events.Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, including Lookups, Pivot Tables and basic modelling.Familiarity with Google Slides and presenting data clearly.The ability to turn complex tasks into simple, actionable updates.Natural curiosity and a willingness to ask "why" and "how".A proactive, get-things-done mentality, with a focus on identifying solutions, not just problems.The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.A collaborative approach and desire to support shared goals.An awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies.What Our Client OffersThe opportunity to make a genuine impact within triathlon and contribute to an ambitious, growing organisation.A flat, collaborative and get-things-done working environment.Private health insurance through Vitality, including wellness benefits.Learning & Development budget for courses, books, events and more.25 days' holiday plus a Christmas break.Flexible working structure.Enhanced parental leave.Company share option scheme, giving employees the opportunity to share in the company's success.Complimentary / discounted event entries for employees, friends and family.Free office snacks and drinks, open water swim credits and more.Apply below today if you feel you have the relevant skillset! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment is working with an award-winning events and conference business to recruit a junior sales professional to join their delegate sales team.Hybrid | 4 days per week in South West London Up to £30,000 plus uncapped commissionFrench would be useful but is not essential.The OpportunityJoin our client, a leading producer of investment conferences focused on Africa's energy sector. With a strong reputation for delivering high-profile industry events, they also host targeted investment meetings across emerging markets with significant power generation potential, with recent events taking place across Europe, North America, Africa and Latin America.This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors in the world: the African power sector. You will be responsible for selling specific events across an established portfolio of conferences, building relationships with senior decision-makers and organisations across the energy industry.Reporting to the Group Director of Sales Performance, this is a phone-based sales role focused on establishing new and developing existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will be professional, commercially minded and confident, with a strong understanding of successful sales processes. They will be a self-starter, motivated by targets and committed to continually improving their performance. Key ResponsibilitiesSelling over the phone to existing and potential new clients to meet revenue targetsBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships through a consultative sales approachDemonstrating the value of attending conferences and eventsKeeping up to date with market developments and identifying new sales opportunitiesMaintaining high standards of customer careSupporting strategies and initiatives to drive the growth of the eventsLiaising with Marketing and Line Managers on enquiries, up selling, database updates, new business and group salesProducing reports and monitoring competitor activitySupporting the accounts team with timely customer paymentsKnowledge, Skills & BehavioursCommercially minded with strong market and product awarenessExcellent listening and communication skillsStrong organisation and time managementConfident, resilient and comfortable working under pressureCustomer-focused with strong problem-solving skillsAble to negotiate and build rapport effectivelyDriven, ambitious and confident in a sales environmentStrong objection-handling skills and the ability to build trust and credibilityTenacious, proactive and motivated to exceed targetsFlexible and willing to travel internationally when requiredFrench and/or Spanish language skills and an understanding of international business cultures would be advantageous Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.