Sales Development Representative - Event Sales

Sales Development Representative - Event Sales

New York

Our international client, with a global network of offices, provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large-scale events, digital events, webinars, and more, keeping them up to date with industry trends, technological developments, and the regulatory landscape. To maintain their enviable position and further build their NYC sales function, they have an immediate and exciting opening for a Sales Development Representative to work with event Delegates or Sponsorship sales.

Sales Development Representative Rewards:

• A fun, energetic, and dynamic working environment
• A base salary of 45-55k
• Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
• Uncapped commissions (70-80k first year)
• Open-ended career progression (management trainees required)
• Work-life balance – 2 days in the office / 3 remote
• World-class training

The Sales Development Representative role:

• Developing and maintaining a database of existing and potential customers through prospecting and extensive research
• Follow-up on inbound leads
• Cultivate relationships with senior-level executives and build interest in events
• Performing ongoing account management to achieve targets
• Stay up to date with industry and competitive landscapes
• Qualify and drive new customer acquisition
• CRM maintenance

Sales Development Representative requirements:

• Motivated and entrepreneurial
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Open and eager to learn
• 1+ years work experience in customer service, recruitment, journalism, research, hospitality, retail, sales, or event services
• Intelligent and articulate candidates
• A mature outlook and strong commercial awareness
• A structured approach and solid time management
• Highly driven with a record of achievement (academic, sporting, workplace, etc.)
• Degree educated and a passion for sales

The Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services to the business community throughout North America, The UK, Europe, and Australia.