Sales Executive, The Vitality Show and Vitality Boutique

This position has now been filled

Due to the phenomenal success of The Vitality Show 2011 we're looking for another experienced, driven and passionate sales executive to join our dynamic team.  Do you have what it takes? Send your CV and covering letter to alison@vosmedia.co.uk if you think you do.

1. JOB TITLE
   Sales Executive on The Vitality Show and Vitality Boutique
   Reporting to:  Alison Osmani – Sales Manager
   
   
   
2. JOB PURPOSE
   To work within the Vitality sales team to maximize stand revenue for The Vitality Show, Vitality Boutique, Vitality Website and across VOS media's portfolio as needed.
   
   
   
3. KEY RESULT AREAS
   
   The Vitality Show and Vitality Boutique
   
   To identify and develop new business mostly via the telephone, at times face to face to ensure all exhibition space targets are met
   
   To work closely with other team members to maximize sales
   
   To maximize stand revenue whilst ensuring the quality of exhibitors reflects the high standard of the show
   
   To target and develop new product sectors within a specified section of the show, e.g. the Beauty Section
   
   To administer the client database, ensuring all entries are clean and up-to-date
   
   To work on site during the show, man the sales office and refer queries to the relevant person
   
   To ensure all exhibitor queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently and sales opportunities are maximized
   
   Administration support for the sales team
   
   To help other members of the sales team sell their section and support them as required
   
   Any other ad hoc duties as requested by your manager
   
   
   
4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
   
   Excellent sales acumen with a minimum of 2 years media sales experience combined with the ability to retain and create business for the show
   
   Any other ad hoc duties as requested by your manager
   
   IT literate –Intermediate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
   
   Team player, excellent timekeeping, organisation skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise
   
   Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
   
   Genuine interest in events industry and specifically an interest in products relating to beauty, health and wellbeing
   
   Able to work flexible hours; be on-site at exhibitions as and when required which may involve overnight stays
   
   Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
   
   Good negotiation skills and the ability to spot or create opportunities
   
   
   
5. COMMUNICATONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
   
   Regular reporting at meetings to ensure that the team is fully briefed at all times
   
   Continuous communication with all clients and customers is essential
   
   Regular progress reporting via various methods to the Sales Manager to ensure that we are on track
   
   Communicating with colleagues to share information and good practice
   
   Vitality Show
   
   Due to the phenomenal success of The Vitality Show 2011 we're looking for another experienced, driven and passionate sales executive to join our dynamic team.  Do you have what it takes? Send your CV and covering letter to alison@vosmedia.co.uk if you think you do.