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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.

5 days per week - office based in Wimbledon£40,000 + Uncapped Commission Handle Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing exhibitions business to find an ambitious Commercial Manager ready to make an impact. This is a standout opportunity to join a well-funded, high-growth company with bold expansion plans, a newly refurbished South West London office, and recognition as one of the Best Places to Work 2026. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-energy team where success is rewarded and progression is real. The Role As Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of driving new business across exhibition space and sponsorship sales. Working closely with senior leadership-including the Group Head of Sales and Managing Director-you'll play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the portfolio. What You'll Be Doing Driving revenue through exhibition stand and sponsorship sales Building and converting a strong pipeline of new business opportunities Meeting and exceeding KPIs, including high-volume outreach and monthly sales targets Leading client meetings to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions Creating compelling proposals that clearly demonstrate value Managing client relationships end-to-end to maximise retention and ROI Handling inbound enquiries quickly and professionally Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce (or similar CRM) Collaborating on marketing initiatives to attract and engage clients What We're Looking For Proven success in sales, commercial, or business development roles Strong track record in new business acquisition and account management Experience in exhibitions, events, or conferences (highly desirable) Confident user of Salesforce or similar CRM systems A proactive, target-driven mindset with excellent communication skills Why Apply? If you're a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, this is your chance to join a business where your impact will be visible-and rewarded. 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.

£28,000 + uncapped commission (OTE up to 40% of basic salary)Wimbledon | Office-based Love winning new business? Enjoy building relationships? Looking to grow your career in events? We're recruiting for a Commercial Executive to join a successful events business, selling exhibition space and sponsorship across a portfolio of established security events. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys the buzz of closing deals. You'll take ownership of the full sales cycle, developing new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with exhibitors and sponsors. What you'll be doing Selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages across a portfolio of market-leading events. Identifying and developing new business opportunities. Building and managing a strong sales pipeline. Managing the full sales process, from prospecting through to closing deals. Building lasting relationships with exhibitors to encourage repeat business and upsell opportunities. Creating tailored commercial proposals and presenting solutions to clients. Working closely with the wider events team to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Keeping customer information and sales activity up to date within the CRM system. What we're looking for Previous B2B sales experience, ideally within events, exhibitions, media or sponsorship sales. A proven ability to win new business and achieve sales targets. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A confident, proactive approach with a genuine passion for sales. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities. Experience using a CRM system to manage your pipeline. What's on offer Basic salary of £28,000. Uncapped commission with realistic earnings of up to 40% of your basic salary. The opportunity to work on a portfolio of well-established events. A supportive, collaborative team with genuine opportunities for career development. The chance to build a successful career within a growing events business. If you're commercially driven, enjoy developing new business and want to be part of a business that's passionate about delivering market-leading events, we'd love to hear from you. 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.