Client Relations Executive - B2B Events

Handle Recruitment is seeking a candidate with an active interest in the events industry and excellent relationship building skills to join a portfolio of B2B travel conferences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Calling data provided to build travel buyer audiences for trade shows and one day events
• Attending industry events to build a travel buyer network
• Some account management responsibilities to take ownership of a travel buyer network of contacts
• Working to achieve personal KPI's and targets
• Updating and maintaining current database by sourcing new leads, feeding back lead information changes and building data where needed
• Building an online community via social media, sourcing relevant contacts to add to the database
• Calling data for table sales and award entries
• Liaising with sales and marketing departments to feedback industry news
• Creating a clear understanding of travel buyers' needs and requirements as well as the wider business travel industry

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Aptitude and interest in delegate sales, prior experience with delegate sales and administrative functions is ideal
• Exceptional telephone skills and strong communication skills
• Ability to quickly grasp the workings of CRM, accounting, and business delivery software applications
• Understanding of USP's and competitor events, market trends and developments
• Ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously - strong organisational, coordination, and time management skills
• Computer experience with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Please apply now for a further conversation!

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.